Quality Engineer – AS9102 FAI Specialist for Middletown, Connecticut

KBR Assurance Services (KAS) delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

About the role

We are looking for a specialized Quality Engineer with deep expertise in AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI). This position focuses on compiling, verifying, and supporting the creation of comprehensive FAI reports for detail parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. You will work directly with Quality Engineers to map engineering drawing characteristics, perform the required physical inspections, and ensure full alignment with regulatory and aerospace flow-down requirements. This position is in Middletown, Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Inspect sub-assemblies, final assemblies, and complex components to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Measure and record dimensional data explicitly required for AS9102 Form 3 ballooning and reporting.
• Audit assembly layouts and mechanical fits using precision tools like calipers, micrometers, and thread gages.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to accelerate the completion, review, and sign-off of First Article packages.
• Ensure all customer flow-downs, process specifications, and assembly criteria are met.

Requirements

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in the aerospace industry.
• Proven expertise working directly with AS9102 FAI standards and documentation protocols.
• Competence in reading and interpreting complex assembly drawings and bill of materials (BOM).
• Experience using precision mechanical inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, functional gages).
• Ability to pass a technical interview and client evaluation if requested.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of GD&T data reporting and validation.
• Strong familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and compliance.
• Experience with specialized quality data systems (e.g., Net-Inspect).
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 assembly and workmanship standards.

Pay

Salary Range: $82,500 - $92,500 annually. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, and other factors permitted by applicable law.

Schedule

This is a 6 month assignment with possible extensions.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development for career advancement