Lead Metrology Technician (Deer Valley Area)

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Lead Metrology Technician (Deer Valley Area)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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Program Summary

KBR Metrology supports Honeywell Aerospace, Otto Instruments, Garrett Advance Motion, and their suppliers with services including onsite/offsite laboratory visits, test equipment calibration and repair, AMS2750 pyrometry services, metrology engineering, and equipment inspection. They also offer preventative maintenance, equipment sourcing, CMM inspections, automation and programming, measurement technical support, calibration recall system management, and performance tracking dashboards. MET is a part of KBR's Integrated Solutions & Services (IS&S) organization.

Job Summary

This position is located in Deer Valley, 19th Ave. Area.

Under general supervision, coordinates and expedites the flow of material, parts, and assemblies to meet schedules and customer requirements. Establishes and communicates completion dates for deliverables, verifies accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments, and maintains related records. Serves as a resource for resolving complex issues and may assist in training or checking the work of lower-level employees. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Back up to Lab Manager as needed.

• Assigns daily work assignments to junior technicians.

• Strong customer coordination for scheduling, calibrations.

• Applies extensive experience and knowledge to calibrate and troubleshoot fault isolation, adjustment and repairs using Test Measure Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) certified laboratory standards.

• Performs calibrations and repairs on a variety of parameters to include temperature, physical dimensional, mechanical, and electronics.

• Develop calibration procedures and ensure documentation confirms Quality Systems requirements.

• Performs complex configuration and tests of equipment according to instructions, blueprints, schematic sketches and/or prescribed testing procedures.

• Performs calibrations on Metrology Standards.

• Conducts uncertainty analysis, develops Uncertainty Budgets, develops/modifies/reviews procedures, and ensures documentation conforms to Quality Systems requirements.

• Use hand tools, set-up and standard machine tools.

• Use common laboratory measuring, calibration, and test equipment.

• Perform troubleshooting in conjunction with design modification functions involved in production or engineering liaison.

• Provide guidance regarding equipment operation to customers and equipment operators.

• Maintain records of test data and assist in writing test procedures and test evaluation reports.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to other team members.

• Orient, train, assign and check the work of lower-level employees.

• Assists Laboratory Manager in daily operational duties including work scheduling, customer interaction and communication, participates in customer meetings.

• Provides activity and status reports to management.

• Serves as resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.

• Ensure documentation conforms to Quality Systems requirements.

• Make reports on system conditions, repairs, and preventive maintenance performed; prepares and maintains repair and maintenance records as required by federal and department regulations and directives.

• Performs complex configuration and tests of equipment according to instructions, blueprints, schematic sketches and/or prescribed testing procedures.

• Resolves group and customer issues, seeks to improve the overall productivity of the department, anticipates problems, and initiates appropriate actions to eliminate them.

• Identifies and oversee productivity savings, and cost avoidance initiatives.

• Proficient understanding and writing reports and work instructions and assists customers to define technical requirements to meet their objective.

• Perform work safely, in-compliant to HS&E requirements, and takes actions to ensure a safe working environment.

• Maintains records of test data and assists in writing test procedures and test evaluation reports.

• Interact effectively with others to produce the desired results.

• Participate constructively in the utilization of process improvement methods to provide timely, cost-effective, quality services.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 7 years of directly related work experience.

• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

• Working knowledge of SAP or other tracking systems for receiving transactions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating logistics functions in a government or defense environment.

• Familiarity with environmental and safety compliance in logistics operations.

• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage priorities and schedules effectively.

• Variety of Dimensional, Physical, and RF with emphasis on electronic calibration procedures.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.