Quality Engineer – AS9102 FAI Specialist for Middletown, Connecticut

Job Summary

We are looking for a specialized Quality Engineer with deep expertise in AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI). This position focuses on compiling, verifying, and supporting the creation of comprehensive FAI reports for detail parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. You will work directly with Quality Engineers to map engineering drawing characteristics, perform the required physical inspections, and ensure full alignment with regulatory and aerospace flow-down requirements.

This position is in Middletown, Connecticut.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Inspect sub-assemblies, final assemblies, and complex components to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.

• Measure and record dimensional data explicitly required for AS9102 Form 3 ballooning and reporting.

• Audit assembly layouts and mechanical fits using precision tools like calipers, micrometers, and thread gages.

• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to accelerate the completion, review, and sign-off of First Article packages.

• Ensure all customer flow-downs, process specifications, and assembly criteria are met.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in the aerospace industry.

• Proven expertise working directly with AS9102 FAI standards and documentation protocols.

• Competence in reading and interpreting complex assembly drawings and bill of materials (BOM).

• Experience using precision mechanical inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, functional gages).

• Ability to pass a technical interview and client evaluation if requested.

• al interview and client evaluation prior to project assignment.

• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of GD&T data reporting and validation.

• Strong familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and compliance.

• Experience with specialized quality data systems (e.g., Net-Inspect).

• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 assembly and workmanship standards.

Salary Range: $82,500 - $92,500 annually. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, and other factors permitted by applicable law. This is a 6 month assignment with full benefits and possible extensions.

KBR Benefits

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