Remote Special Process Auditor

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Program Summary

KBR's KAS program division provides critical engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain management services to Honeywell Aerospace and its global network. Key offerings include First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, Supplier Performance Management, and Quality Engineering. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, KAS ensures compliance, process improvement, and timely delivery through expert project managers and supply chain specialists. KBR is recognized as Honeywell’s #1 rated vendor, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in the aerospace sector.  KAS  is a part of KBR's Integrated Solutions & Services (IS&S) organization. 

Job Summary

This remote position is responsible for supporting the Nadcap certification compliance program at global locations as applicable. The position requires a wide breadth of special process/Nadcap experience across programs to work with our sites and customers in helping to determine appropriate NDT and special processes requirements and processes. The successful candidate will have experience working with globally diverse teams, communicating with senior leadership, managing challenging customer issues, leveraging the larger Aero organization for solutions, and solving complex problems where a degree of ambiguity exists. The individual will provide quality support to all global operations for Honeywell Aerospace sites, other contract SP auditors and help with oversight of the Aero quality management system related to the role.

NDT Special Process Quality Auditor will have experience in auditing globally diverse teams, communicating with senior management, managing challenging customer issues, leveraging the larger Aero organization for solutions, and solving complex problems where a degree of ambiguity exists.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for successful planning and execution of the Nadcap audits, with emphasis on site compliance.
• Provide support in maintaining the Nadcap certification process for all locations.
• Ensure compliance with all industry and customer requirements at sites.
• Provide SME Leadership to the Special Process Network audit process to ensure schedule compliance, auditor qualification, process improvement, and corrective action.
• Participating in customer quality improvement plans (QIP) related to special processes as required.
• Collaborate with site resources, product engineering, and the Product Action Committees (PAC) to drive product and manufacturing improvements that result in escape reductions and improved product reliability related to special processes.
• Perform risk analysis and drive mitigation actions including continuous improvement activities.
• Use project management tools to influence cross-functional departments and activities.
• Function as Special Process, QMS process and procedural mentor for sites.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or Technical discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in a quality related function and an Aerospace production environmen
• Extensive knowledge of the AS9100 series of industry standards
• Knowledge of NADCAP Special Processes
• Direct experience with all elements of Honeywell’s Quality Management Systems and certifications
• 5 years minimum Lead Auditor experience
• This position may travel 75%.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Qualified auditor to industry requirements for AS9100 and two or more special processes
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others
• Considerable experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, and repair and overhaul environments
• Six Sigma Lean, Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management
• Out of box thinking
• Successful application of RCCA and CAMP processes
• Adept in soliciting facts and opinions from all team members, and creating a constructive, diverse, and open environment

Compensation & Work Schedule  

Full-Time hourly, full benefits position (30-39 hours a week). The anticipated hourly pay range for this role is  $51-56 an hr.   per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

This position is expected to work approximately 30-39 hours per week. Hours may vary based on business needs.

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

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