Lead Metrology Technician at KBR, Inc. in Greer, SC

Title: Lead Metrology Technician

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

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.

Our people make the world a more productive, efficient and fascinating place. And that’s only the beginning.

Job Summary

Lead Metrology Technician will provide day-to-day support for the Metrology Program Calibrating IMTE and guiding workflow with other technicians. Lead Technician will be involved with providing training and coverage for lab activities to support customers. Will assist Lab Manager in monitoring trends through calibration metrics.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on dimensional, physical, and electrical equipment.
• Calibrate standards used in calibrations.
• Ensure documentation conforms to Quality Systems requirements.
• Perform complex configuration and tests of equipment according to instructions, blueprints, schematic sketches and/or prescribed testing procedures.
• Use common laboratory measuring, calibrating, and test equipment.
• Proficient at understanding work instructions, and site procedures.
• Proficient in understanding engineering drawings for custom gages and fixtures.
• Proficient in surface plate layouts using sine plates, compound sine plates, and sine bars.
• Proficient in calibration of hand tools, including internal and external micrometers, plug gages, ring gages, thread gages, and dial/test indicators.
• Perform work safely, in compliance with HS&E requirements, and takes actions to ensure a safe working environment.
• Interact effectively with others to produce the desired results.
• Participate constructively in the utilization of process improvement methods to provide timely, cost-effective, quality services.
• Apply advanced skills in area of specialization.
• Participate in development of calibration procedures and uncertainty analysis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred, or applicable technical training and certifications and 7 years of directly related experience. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Formal training from a military, PMEL, TMDE or calibration school is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience is a plus
• Leads and directs the work of others in the absence of the supervisor.
• U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• IndySoft, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), CAD, CMM basics, Fluke Met/Team experience is a plus.
• Proficient using Microsoft technology, including Excel
• Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

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

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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. We Deliver – Together.

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.