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KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

Quality Assurance Specialist

Inspection & Test +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWatervliet, NY, USA$72.3k - $108.4k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; supplemental technical or vocational training is preferred.
  • Typically, 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance, maintenance, or production operations in a Department of Defense, government, or industrial environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, inspection processes, and documentation requirements is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, and work instructions is required.
  • Experience conducting inspections, identifying discrepancies, and documenting findings is required.
  • Ability to perform work in physically demanding environments is required.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required, is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections of maintenance and repair activities to ensure compliance with technical manuals, specifications, and Performance Work Statement requirements.
  • Verify that completed work meets established quality standards before return to service.
  • Review maintenance documentation, work orders, and records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Identify deficiencies, discrepancies, and non-conformances and document findings.
  • Support corrective action processes by tracking and verifying resolution of identified issues.
  • Assist in monitoring adherence to approved procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
  • Maintain quality records, inspection logs, and reports in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Support internal audits, government inspections, and readiness evaluations.
  • Coordinate with maintenance and supervisory personnel to resolve quality-related issues.
  • Assist in implementing quality assurance and quality control procedures and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Perform work in offices, maintenance facilities, depots, and field environments, including desk-based project work and hands-on system evaluation.
  • Travel between work sites in support of implementation activities; shifts, overtime, or weekend support may be required based on mission needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience supporting Department of Defense, Army, or TACOM programs is preferred.
  • An associate degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Certification in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processes is preferred.
  • Experience supporting government inspections, audits, and compliance programs is preferred.
  • Prior government contracting experience is preferred.

About the Company

KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It has two segments: Government Solutions for defense, space, and mission support for agencies like DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions offering technologies, equipment, and catalysts for ammonia, olefins, and other chemicals to improve sustainability. It earns revenue from long-term contracts, often cost-reimbursable or fixed-price, delivering integrated services and technologies on large projects. Its focus on government contracting combined with in-house technology and equipment enables end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and energy programs, with a goal of reliable, cost-effective engineering and sustainable industrial processes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1919

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