Quality Control Inspector

RTX; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in the United Kingdom is seeking a QC Inspector to perform hardware inspection and ensure products meet required standards. The role involves sampling inspections, feedback on non-conforming material, and supporting Programme Quality Engineers across manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate will read technical drawings, use metrology equipment, and collaborate with stakeholders. Flexibility to work between Glenrothes and Livingston sites is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings and use metrology & inspection equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to make knowledge-based decisions to industry standards.
• Ability to manage workload with a methodical approach and good housekeeping.
• Team player who can communicate with other functions within Raytheon as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling inspection to the required standards across manufacturing areas and product lines.
• Provide feedback and engage with RCCA of non-conforming material.
• Provide workmanship support to the Programme Quality Engineers & Manufacturing team.
• Be the first point of contact on any workmanship issues.
• Engage with key stakeholders within the organisation.
• Attend team meetings.
• Flexibility between Glenrothes & Livingston sites may be required.

Skills

Metrology & inspection

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Excel

Word

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

SAP

Metrology tools

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-11

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Glenrothes, Fife

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Summary of Role:

The key responsibility of this role will be to carry out QC Inspection of hardware to ensure that product meets required standards and are compliant in all aspects.

Main Duties:

• Performing sampling inspection to the required standards across all manufacturing areas and product lines.
• Providing feedback and engaging with RCCA of non-conforming material.
• Providing workmanship support to the Programme Quality Engineers & Manufacturing team
• First point of contact on any workmanship issues.
• Engagement with key stakeholders within the organisation.
• Attending team meetings
• Flexibility between Glenrothes & Livingston sites may be required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidates shall have the ability to manage their workload while retaining a methodical approach and good housekeeping practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to make knowledge-based decisions to Industry Standards.
• Ability to read technical drawings, use metrology & inspection equipment.
• Team player who has the ability to communicate with other functions within Raytheon as required.
• Candidates should be motivated and willing to develop within the role.
• Good planner and organiser of work – ability to work under own initiative with minimum guidance.
• Ability to work to timescales and meet commitments with flexibility to change priorities when needed.
• Microsoft Office Skills: Excel, Word.

Desired Skills:

• Training to, and a good working knowledge of, Industry Standards J-Std-001, IPC-A-610 & IPC-A-620.
• Familiarity with the requirements of AS9100 & AS9102 would be advantageous
• Experience in the use of SAP systems

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree(or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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