KBR
QualityEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Quality Engineer at KBR. Skills: Quality Engineering, Mission assurance, Supplier quality. Document flight hardware anomalies. Document corrective actions”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience, 10 + years Quality Engineering experience, Previous NASA or aerospace industry experience
Nice to Have
IPC J-STD-001xS (Soldering, Space Addendum), NASA-STD-8739.1 (Staking and Conformal Coating), NASA-STD-8739.4 or IPC/WHMA-A-620xS (Crimping, Cables & Wiring), Developer-specific ESD Control training or training traceable to ANSI/ESD S20.20, NASA-STD-8739.6 (Workmanship Implementation Standard), Pre-cap inspection methods derived from MIL-STD-883, Experience with harness work on NASA projects, Pass NASA Workmanship classes, Prove expertise executing NASA Workmanship requirements
What You'll Do.
Document flight hardware anomalies
Document corrective actions
Document re-verifications
Participate in production planning
Review manufacturing flow plans
Participate in Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
Participate in Test Readiness Reviews
Examine process design records
Examine process qualification records
Verify lab certifications
Review flight hardware records
Monitor contractor quality controls
Monitor contractor safety controls
Participate in quality assurance activities
Support root cause corrective actions
Support data collection
Analyze supplier success data
Review supplier CDRL documents
Provide quality assurance recommendations
Review flight hardware records for completeness
Perform final instrument buy-off review
Complete thorough inspections
Confirm shipping packaging adequacy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
**Title:** Quality Engineer **BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.** Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. **Quality Engineer** KBR is seeking Quality Engineers to support NASA programs. We are looking for both full time & part time engineers in the Seattle, WA area. These Quality Engineers will support the development and implementation of mission assurance requirements over the entire project life cycle. These Quality Engineers will also focus on supplier surveillance and inspections. This position will monitor processes for compliance to the developer’s procedures and contractual requirements. **Processes to be reviewed prior to use and monitored when used may include:** Printed Circuit Board quality assessment Workmanship including coatings Soldering ESD controls Clean room activities and controls Cable and harness fabrication Contamination control Parts and materials control Control of drawings and procedures Equipment moves (e.g. slings, cranes, and hydro sets) Hazardous operations Contractor responses to corrective action requests Build records **Responsibilities:** * Ensure that flight hardware anomalies, corrective actions, and re-verifications are documented in accordance with the contractors’ non-conformance and corrective action system * Participate in production planning, review manufacturing flow plans and participate in Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews (MRRs and TRRs) * Examine process design and/or process qualification records, procedure review, work order review, and verifying that labs carry required certifications * Review flight hardware records and ensure all open items are identified and addressed prior to the performance of tests * Monitor contractor quality and safety controls, and participate in quality assurance activities during fabrication, integration, and tests * QAR monitorin
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