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KBR · Onsite · Argyll, United Kingdom

Title:

Quality Engineer

A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a major infrastructure and engineering programme supporting critical defence operations in a highly regulated environment.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) expertise, ensuring right-first-time delivery and continuous improvement across complex projects.

Location

This role is based on site in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute.

Your own transport is essential.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Essential Skills

  • 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.

KBR Benefits & More

Belong. Connect. Grow.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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About KBR

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeh

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