Technician, Quality Inspection for Middletown, Connecticut

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in machining and precision parts manufacturing to support production operations in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. The successful candidate will serve as the critical link between engineering design and shop-floor execution ensuring detail parts sub-assemblies and final assemblies are manufactured in accordance with engineering drawings technical specifications and customer requirements. This role requires strong experience in precision machining dimensional analysis GD&T interpretation and manufacturing process optimization while partnering closely with Quality and Production teams to drive product conformity efficiency and continuous improvement.

This position is in Middletown Connecticut.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings specifications and manufacturing routings to optimize machining processes and production workflows.

• Evaluate detail parts sub-assemblies and final assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and customer flow-down specifications.

• Troubleshoot dimensional non-conformances and manufacturing issues related to flatness parallelism perpendicularity true position and other critical characteristics.

• Review and interpret measurement data obtained from calipers micrometers height gauges visual comparators and other metrology equipment.

• Assess manufacturing process capability and identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

• Audit surface roughness hardness testing results and functional gaging setups to ensure product quality and process integrity.

• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to validate dimensional compliance and support First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements.

• Ensure manufacturing outputs align with engineering intent and technical documentation.

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality and production-related issues.

• Interface with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance and product quality.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates or bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or a related technical discipline preferred.

• 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience within a precision machining aerospace or high-tolerance manufacturing environment.

• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings specifications and manufacturing documentation.

• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and application.

• Hands-on experience with machine shop metrology tools and inspection equipment.

• Ability to analyze dimensional data and resolve manufacturing and quality issues.

• Experience supporting production floor operations and manufacturing process improvements.

• Strong problem-solving communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to successfully complete client-required technical interviews and evaluations.

• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced training certification or demonstrated expertise in GD&T.

• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and documentation.

• Experience working in aerospace defense or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 industry standards.

• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.

Salary Range: $82500 - $92500 annually. Compensation may vary based on experience education skills and other factors permitted by applicable law. Initially this is a 6 month assignment with full time benefits with the possibility of going longer.

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. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits.