Quality Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Quality Engineer providing QA and QC expertise for critical defense projects. Ensuring compliance in regulated environments and driving continuous improvement across project quality processes.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeHelensburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establishing and supporting project quality processes, procedures, and plans
Reviewing technical documentation (e.g. ITPs, Quality Plans, specifications) for compliance with requirements
Planning and undertaking on-site inspections and surveillance of supplier QA/QC activities
Conducting internal audits, supplier audits, and quality health checks
Monitoring quality performance against KPIs and identifying improvement areas
Supporting product verification activities, including factory and site acceptance tests and release inspections
Managing non-conformances, defect notifications, risks, and opportunities
Leading root cause analysis and driving process improvement initiatives
Coordinating Lifetime Quality Records and final documentation packs
Liaising with third-party representatives and quality stakeholders as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a Quality Engineering role within regulated industries (e.g. defence, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace, pharmaceuticals).
Strong knowledge and application of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
Proven experience delivering across multiple projects and domains.
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint)
Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Zero Harm culture
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality processestechnical documentation reviewon-site inspectionsinternal auditssupplier auditsquality performance monitoringproduct verificationroot cause analysisprocess improvementKPI identification

Soft Skills

communication skillsreport writingleadershipcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015