Technician, Quality Inspection for Middletown, Connecticut

Program Summary: 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

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 located in Middletown, Connecticut.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

Initially, this is a 6-month assignment with the possibility of extension.

Benefits

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