Quality Engineer

Title:

Quality Engineer

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KBR is looking for a Quality Engineer (QE) who will provide Quality Assurance (QA)/engineering support during all phases of hardware development, including design, fabrication, testing and delivery, to ensure compliance with established requirements and standards. The Quality Engineer will assist the Engineering Department in activities such as process and product assessments, software/hardware integration testing, peer reviews and other quality engineering activities, to ensure compliance to applicable requirements, policies, procedures, and standards, in support of the NASA Human Health and Performance Contract - 2 (HHPC2).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for compliance with the Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and comply with all applicable safety laws and all Company safety policies and rules; must report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

• Responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the Company.

• Complete all assigned training.

• Comply with all applicable KBR policies, procedures, and work instructions.

• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and personal information to which access has been granted.

• Positively represent HHPC2 and KBR at all times through a success-oriented and professional demeanor.

• Review and approve Work Authorization Documents (WAD) for fabrication and testing of Flight Hardware deliverables, including Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR) and shipping documents. Ensure closure of all WADs as required.

• Review Open Items for applicable WADs, and compile required metrics.

• Review and approve Engineering drawings, documents and procedures.

• Support Design Reviews for new Flight Hardware deliverables, verifying implementation of Program and Systems requirements.

• Participate in all phases of product design reviews.

• Attend Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and provide QE input as needed.

• Work with Engineering and QA/QE personnel to ensure maximum product quality.

• Proactively identify and resolve issues. Work with Engineering personnel to resolve discrepancies and issues and advise Engineering personnel as needed to recommend improvements for future WADs and other products.

• Act as a Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) coordinator, reviewing procurements for any issues in the GIDEP database, interfacing with NASA GIDEP personnel when issues arise.

• Review and approve flight hardware related procurement requests. Review and approve purchase orders for project parts, materials, equipment, and services for Flight Hardware/Software items.

• Act as a liaison to Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) contract surveillance representatives. Work with DCMA contract surveillance representatives to coordinate verification of Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIP) and any other DCMA-required activities, including periodic contract requirement compliance reviews.

• Review Statements of Work for subcontracted services.

• Develop and maintain documents in the AS9100 Quality Management System.

• Assist with source inspections at outside supplier facilities as needed.

• Assist with vendor reviews for the approved suppliers list.

• Generate, update, and close nonconformances and corrective actions. Provide input for resolution of corrective actions and verify the effectiveness of prescribed corrective and preventive actions.

• Identify and implement process improvements as needed. Work with QA management and Quality Management System (QMS) personnel to update existing work instructions to reflect improvements and create new work instructions where appropriate.

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of all applicable processes, procedures and work instructions, and adhere to them diligently.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable QA/QE standards, guidelines, technology trends and methods, including best practices for quality assurance policies, procedures and technology.

• Establish and maintain productive professional relationships with key customers, stakeholders, vendors and peers.

• Ensure resolution of project, customer and personnel issues in consultation with the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Provide periodic written status reports of Quality Engineering activities to the HHPC2 Quality Assurance Manager.

• Ensure that all deliverables meet all applicable KBR and NASA quality standards.

• Perform additional duties as needed, which may occasionally require work on weekends and/or evenings, sometimes with little to no advance notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED: (must correspond with description listed on the Composite Rates and Skills Table)

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 1 year of applicable experience, or equivalent experience.

DESIRED:

• One or more years of experience working in NASA/Government related quality engineering capacity.

SKILLS/TRAINING

REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in interpreting detailed engineering drawings

• Knowledge of quality and engineering concepts and tools.

• Exceptional problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work with limited administrative and technical supervision.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse team members, including Quality Engineers, Fabrication Technicians, Quality Inspectors and Hardware Engineers.

• Willingness to learn new skills, tools, and technologies.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of NASA/JSC SRM&QA procedures, processes and policies, including JPR 8500.4 and JPR 8500.5.

Knowledge of the Electronic Document System (EDS), the Electronic Discrepancy & Anomaly Reporting and Tracking (eDART) system, and JSC Engineering Design Information Infrastructure (JEDII).

At 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 an 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 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.

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Belong, Connect and Grow hereWe 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.

We 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.