Certified Inspector 3 - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Carlsbad (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Descripción de la vacante

Collins Aerospace in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking an Inspector to perform incoming, mechanical, and optical inspections to verify conformance with specifications and drawings. You will review material certifications, support nonconformance handling, and maintain traceability.

Onsite role requiring the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and adherence to safety and ESD protocols. Collaboration with Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing is essential to resolve issues and drive continuous

Formación

• HS diploma or equivalent with 2+ years in mechanical/optical inspection.
• Experience 1-3 years in inspection in manufacturing.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and material certifications.
• Basic GD&T understanding.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect incoming mechanical and optical components using precision measurement tools.
• Perform visual, mechanical, and optical inspections to verify conformance to specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
• Review material certifications, supplier documentation, and inspection records for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, document, and process nonconformances in accordance with QMS procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure traceability of parts and materials.
• Prioritize incoming inspection workflow and communicate discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all safety, compliance, cleanroom, and ESD protocols as required.
• Ability to work onsite and lift up to 35 pounds as required.

Conocimientos

Precision inspection

Mechanical measurement tools

Optical inspection

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T basics

Educación

HS diploma or GED; vocational/technical education

Herramientas

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

CMMs/Interferometers

Optical benches

AS9100/ISO familiarity

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-582 ~ 2752 Loker Ave W ~ LOKER

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Inspect incoming mechanical and optical components using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs, and interferometers.
• Perform visual, mechanical, and optical inspections to verify conformance to specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
• Review material certifications, supplier documentation, and inspection records for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, document, and process nonconformances in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure traceability of parts and materials.
• Prioritize incoming inspection workflow and communicate discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all safety, compliance, cleanroom, and ESD protocols as required.
• Ability to work onsite and lift up to 35 pounds as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 2 years of relevant experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in mechanical, optical, or precision inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using mechanical measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and material certifications.
• Basic understanding of GD&T principles.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience inspecting optical components such as lenses, filters, prisms, and coatings.
• Familiarity with optical benches, interferometry, or other optical test equipment.
• Experience working to AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards.
• Knowledge of CMM, Keyence, or digital inspection tools.
• Experience with SAP, Solumina, or other manufacturing/quality systems.
• Experience resolving inspection-related issues independently in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• 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!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your ow