Quality Inspector - 3rd Shift

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

About the role

This classification requires the inspection of all types of machined parts, aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and installations, development parts and assemblies, vendor manufactured parts, materials, all types of tooling, master gages, master models and development parts, etc., for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and interchangeability. The role involves operating various types of magnetic and penetrant testing equipment and performing subsequent inspections. You will perform functional and operational checks of production, prototype, modified, and customer-returned aircraft major components, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and installations. Additionally, you will investigate and determine dispositions on returned materials, detail parts, and assemblies for FAA repairs. The role also includes inspecting, calibrating, repairing, adjusting, and certifying all precision measuring instruments to required standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts, aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and installations for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and interchangeability.
• Operate magnetic and penetrant testing equipment and perform subsequent inspections.
• Perform functional and operational checks of production, prototype, modified, and customer-returned aircraft components.
• Investigate and determine dispositions on returned materials and parts for FAA repairs.
• Inspect, calibrate, repair, adjust, and certify precision measuring instruments.
• Set up and align optical instruments and perform periodic inspections on major tools and master gages; log information and maintain records.
• Utilize computer systems for data input and retrieval related to inspections and configuration purposes.
• Use laser trackers, portable CMM, CMM, Photogrammetry, and other applicable technologies.
• Review documents to identify and resolve errors or missing information.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D. in the U.S.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing manufacturing or product inspections using blueprints and specifications.
• Experience performing measurements with precision measurement tools, such as micrometers and calipers.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or eligible immigration status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
• Ability to use operating software including SAP.
• 2+ years in an Aerospace or similar inspection role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off after 121 days.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

Pay

$27 - $31 per hour, plus a $0.75 per hour shift premium.

Schedule

3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 PM – 6:30 AM.