Quality Assurance Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

KBR’s Science and Space division is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support Axiom Space and their Safety and Mission Assurance department. The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining quality systems and processes to ensure aerospace products and operations meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role leads root-cause analysis, corrective action activities, audits, supplier quality efforts, nonconformance resolutions and continuous improvement initiatives. KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers, all sharing the goal to improve the world responsibly and safely. KBR is passionate about its people and Zero Harm culture, fostering an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. KBR is guided by its ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, and We Are a Team of Teams. The company has also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function, committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, and helping customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

Requirements

3+ years of quality engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or another regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of AS9100, audit processes, and corrective action systems.
Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
High School Diploma or equivalent GED minimum with 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience or a Bachelor of Science in engineering or related technical field

Nice To Haves

Experience with supplier quality, process improvement or process development.
ASQ certification such as CQE or CQA preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain quality procedures, inspection standards, and quality system documentation.
Lead root-cause investigations using methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, or 8D.
Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and track closure of nonconformances.
Conduct internal audits and support external/customer/regulatory audits.
Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Work with engineering and suppliers to address material or process issues and improve supplier performance.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to resolve quality problems.
Support compliance with AS9100, FAA, and customer quality requirements.
Assist with product and process qualification, inspection planning, and technical documentation review.