1st Shift, Lead Inspection Technician V_ Onsite

Pratt & Whitney; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer seeks a qualified personnel for a role ensuring product quality and compliance. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, evaluating processes, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates possess strong quality assurance skills and relevant experience in aerospace, with a commitment to maintaining high standards and safety regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience required.
• Vocational/technical education in a related discipline preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and evaluate in-process products.
• Prepare inspection documentation and reports.
• Train and assist peers and operators.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Quality Assurance

Precision Measurement

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Vocational/Technical Education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA02: Engine Comp (TFT) - WDM 4th St 811 Fourth Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Serve as a certified customer representative, ensuring product quality and compliance at every stage of the production lifecycle. This includes inspection of incoming materials from suppliers, in-process evaluations, First Article Inspections (FAIs), IOS updates, and final product assessments. Verify that all components and assemblies meet engineering drawings, tight tolerances, corporate quality procedures, and customer-specific requirements. May also act as an authorized customer source inspector or FAA delegate, reinforcing quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare to inspect by interpreting blueprints, data, and manuals to determine specifications, inspections and testing procedures.
• Review paperwork to ensure completion and accuracy of all documents including routers, flow card, First Articles, etc.
• Inspect internal processes and product to verify conformance to specification of the parts by measuring dimensions using instruments such as gages, calipers, comparators, micrometers, CMM etc.
• Prepare parts for shipment to customers by creating advanced shipping notices (ASN’s), print and label bags, and populate customer spreadsheets with measurements as needed.
• Perform visual inspection on parts utilizing IOS books and PowerPoint slides (Source files) associated with the part to ensure produce conformance.
• Create first piece sheets and perform first pieces for Operators by inspecting work in progress.
• Create, update, and maintain IOS books and First articles.
• Fill out paperwork (electronic and paper) such as turnback forms, inspection or test data, and entering all part transactions into SAP.
• Train and assist less experienced peers and operators.
• Actively participate in ACE activities and communicate with operations to problem solve and establish priorities.
• Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position.
• Works under Minimal supervision. Works independently. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Often acts as a facilitator and team leader.
• Applies semi-advanced skills to complete complex tasks in resourceful and effective ways.
• Consistently works on a variety of highly complex tasks requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve highly complex problems. Makes recommendations for new procedures.
• Over 40 hours per week as scheduled to meet business needs.
• All other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.
• Willingness to work nonstandard hours
• Some Holiday hours may be required based on business need
• Working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business

Qualifications We Require:

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental 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
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordancewith FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’sregulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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