August 21, 2024

KBR

Alice Springs

FULL TIME

Quality Assurance Manager

Title:
Quality Assurance Manager
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions 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.

This project will provide the Customer with a consolidated Support Services Center as the focal point to receive, plan, program, allocate resources, schedule, document, reserve/Issue and communicate requirements for Work Orders.

Who You Are
KBR is in search of a skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to establish the Quality Assurance program. You will ensure the reliability, integrity, and maintainability of the overall program, that the program requirements of the Contract are met, and that quality workmanship and materials are provided. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, analytical acumen, an eye for detail, and a proven ability to make decisions and adhere to strict deadlines.

This is a 24x7 operation which requires provision of on-call support. Your role transcends conventional limits, placing a premium on the solid availability of essential systems. It's imperative that these systems remain operational without interruption. Your vigilant oversight and proactive maintenance strategies are the cornerstones of our commitment to delivering stellar customer service.

This role will be located in Alice Springs, Australia at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. The QA Manager will be expected to travel between our facilities in Alice Springs and the local area. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.

What You’ll Do
In the role of Quality Assurance (QA) Manager , your duties will include:

Prepare and deliver the Quality Assurance Plan to set guidance, expectations and direction for all SOW Service areas
Provide specialized technical expertise to support the QA program
Conduct inspections and testing, utilizing advanced techniques to ensure compliance with requirements
Generate detailed inspection reports outlining work area conditions and recommend corrective actions
Apply knowledge of quality systems and tools to validate and verify contractually required standards
Implement principles of performance evaluation and prediction methods to enhance product safety, reliability, and maintainability
Align the quality management function with the performance needs of product lines
Manage a related discipline or sub-group within the function, ensuring the team achieves functional objectives
Provide leadership and direction to team members, fostering a culture of quality excellence
Participate in the development of functional strategy, contributing to global processes and procedures
Follow the Quality Control Plan, Quality Management System, and Flow processes
Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
Develop quality inspection checklists for processes based on the SOW, latest Technical Data Package (TDP) and Subcontractor Statement of Work (SUB SOW) requirements
Analyze quality data to identify opportunities for process improvement
Validate and verify contractually required standards for project execution using knowledge of quality systems and tools
Prepare Nonconformities reports and perform follow-up audits on Corrective actions
Create Audit schedules for all active sites/services as per the latest TDP and track and report the progress
Validate and verify contractually required standards for project execution using knowledge of quality systems and tools
Act as primary liaison between KBR and customer Quality Representatives at the Project level.
Communicating effectively with diverse teams, responding to questions, and solving a range of operational issues

Requirements

Must possess an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated CI polygraph, or Host Nation TS/PV clearance
A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting programs/projects of similar scope, size and complexity
Knowledge of process improvement models
Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
Industry recognized Quality Assurance certification, or equivalent
Experience providing high-quality customer service

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

We Deliver – Together.

BENEFITS
KBR offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. Learn more about our benefits.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.