KBR, Inc.
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We are looking for both full time & part time engineers in the Seattle, WA area.
Quality Engineer
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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
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 monitoring
Support activities related to root cause corrective actions
Support processes for collecting and analyzing data that measures supplier success
Review the supplier’s CDRL documents related to quality assurance and provide recommendations
Review flight hardware records for completeness prior to integration & final acceptance testing
Perform a final instrument “buy-off” review
Complete thorough inspections
Specific experience with gas generator and mortar systems
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
10 + years Quality Engineering experience
Previous NASA or aerospace industry experience
GMIPS for Electronic Boards
Pre-cap inspection of hybrid microcircuits
100% of solder joints prior to conformal coating of each flight printed wiring assembly prior to conformal coating.
100% of conformal coatings on flight printed wiring assemblies.
Final workmanship inspection prior to box level final closure prior to integration into the next level of assembly.
Connector mates to mission hardware integrated into the spacecraft.
General workmanship quality prior to final acceptance testing
General workmanship prior to shipment
Confirm shipping packaging conforms to requirements and is adequate
Experience and/or education in lieu of these qualifications may be considered.
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 (Electrostatic Discharge)
NASA-STD-8739.6 (Workmanship Implementation Standard)1
Pre-cap inspection methods derived from MIL-STD-883
Experience with harness work on NASA projects and be able to pass NASA Workmanship classes and prove expertise executing NASA Workmanship requirements
$126,500 - $189,800
The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
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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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, 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.
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