Quality Manager

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Program Summary

KBRs Commercial and Technology (C&T) Services portfolio provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance productivity and ensure quality compliance for aerospace defense healthcare and other commercial industries. These services include Engineering Industrial Control Systems & Automation Metrology and Quality Engineering (First Article Inspections Source Inspections Metrology & Calibration Services Equipment Maintenance CMM Programming and Inspections Equipment Automation Data Management Traceability) and AI-enabled Digital Strategic Lifecycle Asset Management analytics and decision support solutions. Our digital automation and productivity processes are designed to reduce costs extend the life of your company assets and improve efficiency. We are your trusted industrial partner for turnkey digitally-enabled engineering design commission inspection and maintenance services of your mission critical equipment to include manufacturing production equipment and robotics equipment and building control systems and certified asset management services.

Job Summary

As aQuality Managerwith KBR you will lead the development and implementation of quality management systems to ensure the highest standards of excellence. You will uphold KBRs values of Zero Harm Integrity and Teamwork fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Commercial & Technology (C&T) Quality Manager will support various aerospace support functions including quality assurance and metrology to include certification and accreditation audits root cause corrective action and operational support as required. Additionally the Quality Manager supports our technical services team comprised of engineering IT quality engineering and industrial controls solutions teams.

Preference for this position is to be based near one of our United States office locations and near a major airport. The position will require 40-50% travel based on customer requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support implementation of KBRs Performance Excellence (KPEX) program across C&T.

• Assist C&T OPEX team in the DMAIC processes.

• Support Zero Harm Culture throughout C&T.

• Support development and implementation of quality management systems and processes.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards regulations and KBR policies.

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to monitor quality performance.

• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

• Provide support for the integration of digital technology data analytics and AI-enabled solutions to enhance operational excellence.

• Collaborate across teams to maintain quality standards for services products materials and procedures within assigned work scopes.

• Coordinate the delivery of functional objectives by supporting leadership as well as providing direction to managers and professional staff.

• Provide technical expertise to support the Quality program including inspection and testing techniques quality training statistical methods audits and tools for problem-solving and assessments.

• Utilize knowledge of quality systems and tools to support the validation and verification of contractually required standards for project execution and proposals.

• Provide training and support to staff on quality standards and best practices.

• Develop and maintain quality documentation including procedures work instructions and records.

• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives.

• Report on quality metrics and performance to senior management.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing quality-related concerns and feedback.

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in quality management.

• Must be able to travel at least 40-50%.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years directly related Quality experience.

• Requires strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001 and AS9100).

• Must be proficient in data analysis and quality management software.

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma green belt certification or similar quality management certifications.

• Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma for services programs.

• PMP or similar certification.

• Completion of ISO 9001 AS9100 ISO17025 QMS auditor training.

• Experience with Aerospace manufacturing ISO17025 and asset management programs.

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 KBR

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 teams 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.