Quality Inspector 1 - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-10-01. Location: Asheville, NC (330 Pratt Whitney Blvd). U.S. citizenship required. Onsite position.

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 employees unite to solve complex problems. Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engine design, manufacture, and service for over 100 years, invites you to join its Asheville team as a Quality Inspector. In this role you will ensure the quality and airworthiness of aerospace components by performing dimensional and visual inspections, interpreting drawings and specifications, documenting results, and partnering with Operations to resolve quality issues while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of aerospace components (blades, vanes, tools, gages, equipment) using drawings, inspection procedures, specifications, and fixed/variable measuring instruments.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections, including over-inspects, to verify dimensions, workmanship, and compliance with process steps and technical standards.
• Use automated and precision inspection equipment such as Keyence and profilometers to measure and document results.
• Identify and document nonconformances, generate Quality Notifications (QNs), and perform problem‑solving to determine issue extent and appropriate disposition.
• Perform required Solumina job audits and Operational Certification (OpCert) surveillance and over‑inspects.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable customer, FAA, JAA, and other technical requirements; ensure compliance with established procedures and standard work.
• Develop technical proficiency through training and certification, obtain and maintain required inspection certification/stamps, and provide technical support or training to other employees as qualified.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Operations, demonstrating commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.
• Work shift schedule and overtime as needed; perform frequent bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Previous aerospace manufacturing or inspection experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, inspection procedures, and technical specifications
• Experience using Keyence, profilometers, or other precision measuring equipment
• Experience with SAP or Solumina
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Skills

• Advanced inspection techniques and aerospace quality standards
• Blueprint reading, technical standards, precision measurement, and use of basic and advanced inspection equipment
• Final inspection, Quality Notification (QN) generation, OpCert over‑ins