2nd Shift Quality Inspector III (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Prattwhitney is hiring a Quality Inspector for the Powers & Controls team in Phoenix, AZ. This onsite role demands U.S. citizenship and entails responsibilities like inspecting rework and assembly, generating required certificates, and ensuring compliance with technical documentation.

The successful candidate will exhibit strong familiarity with quality inspection principles, two years of relevant experience, and soldering skills. Benefits offered include medical insurance, three weeks of vacation, and a substantial 401(k) plan. Join a committed team providing high-quality aerospace solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or 4 years in lieu of a high-school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with quality inspection principles is required.
• Preferred experience with FAA 8130 creation and SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rework and assembly performed by others.
• Articulate and understand written instructions.
• Generate Authorized Release Certificates for regulatory authorities.

Skills

Quality inspection principles

Soldering experience

Blueprint interpretation

FAA 8130 creation

Component-level troubleshooting

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

Position: Quality Inspector – Powers & Controls team. Location: Phoenix, AZ. Role Type: Onsite. Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rework and assembly performed by others, and solder electronic components per IPC-A-610 and J-STD.
• Articulate and understand written instructions from customer flow down, such as purchase orders and customer technical documentation.
• Read and interpret technical data such as component maintenance manuals (CMMs), assembly/work instructions, and engineering prints.
• Generate Authorized Release Certificates (ARC) for multiple regulatory civil aviation authorities or Certificates of Conformance for military customers.
• Ensure no defects in assembly, soldering, bonding, or finish.
• Perform unit shakedown to check for foreign objects and loose internal hardware.
• Mark defects and remove rejects, setting them aside for repair.
• Ensure appropriate record keeping and review work order documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Interact with team members and support staff as well as external customers when applicable (source inspection, external approvals, etc.).
• Issue scrap certificates and comply with ESD and FOD programs.
• Provide constructive feedback to teammates when corrections are needed.
• Work with minimal oversight in a multi‑discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated technical and procedural issues.
• Work the second shift: Monday – Friday, 3:30pm – 12:00am (training may occur on first shift: Monday – Friday, 6am – 2:30pm for up to 60 days).

Working Environment

• Occasional weekend and holiday support may be required to meet customer needs.
• Exposure to products of various weights and sizes, equipment with moving parts, and chemicals that may emit fumes.
• Must wear static‑control and personal protective equipment to minimize safety risk.

Physical Demands

• Distinguish colors and meet vision requirements.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, and turning as needed to place units in test stands, pick up totes, and place units on racks.
• Using hands for extended periods to perform testing and troubleshooting tasks (e.g., grasping, holding, picking, placing, twisting, fine manipulation).
• Work in a standing position for up to 8 hours per day.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs, transporting product with or without product carts.

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a high‑school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with principles of quality inspection.
• Preferred: Experience with FAA 8130 creation.
• Preferred: Experience working with SAP or any other ERP system.
• Preferred: Experience working with blueprints and/or technical drawings.
• Preferred: Solder experience.
• Preferred: Prior experience with component‑level troubleshooting.
• Preferred: A&P license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a 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, and 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!

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy policy and terms apply.