Inspector 4 - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hir"

Generous 401(k) plan with employer匹

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Colorado Springs is seeking an Inspection Technician IV to ensure quality in our aerospace products. You will inspect assemblies, use precision measuring tools, and report non-conformances while supporting quality management and cross-functional teams.

With a focus on safety and precision, you will contribute to designs and processes across engineering and manufacturing, participating in continuous improvements and adhering to Collins quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant inspection experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF clearance.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of marking requirements and part/assembly traceability.
• Must be able to use calipers, micrometers and other hand tools.
• First Article Inspection experience – AS9102 standard.
• Intermediate Excel data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Inspect top level and lower level assemblies and materials to ensure compliance with drawings or customer specifications.
• Use measurement tools and gauges as necessary for inspection.
• Interpret and use the MRP system.
• Report non-conformances using the NMRS system.
• Assist Quality Management as directed.
• Inspect products, samples, materials, and test data for conformity to blueprints and standards.
• Provide feedback to design and manufacturing engineering.

Skills

AS9102 First Article Inspection

Reading drawings & specifications

GD&T understanding

ATF clearance awareness

Excel data analysis

Traceability knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers & micrometers

Measuring tools

Gages

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA

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

Are you driven by a passion for precision and quality in every detail? Our Inspection Technician IV role in Colorado Springs plays a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in our cutting-edge products. This position demands a relentless commitment to quality and safety and offers the opportunity to showcase your expertise in inspection methodologies while contributing to the success of our dynamic team.

Our Specialty Seating Systems team is recognized as a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of a broad spectrum of aerospace specialty seating products. Our Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) is credited with saving more than 730 lives since its 1978 introduction. ACES 5 is the latest addition to the Collins Aerospace family which incorporates significant safety and cost saving upgrades compared to the legacy ACES II.

What You Will Do

• Inspect Top Level and lover level assemblies and material to ensure compliance to drawing, or customer directed specifications
• Use of mechanical inspection tools and gages (Measurement and Test Equipment) as necessary, for specific inspection operations
• Uses and interprets the Material Resource Planning (MRP) system
• Reports non- conformance, using the Non-conforming Material Reporting system
• Assists Quality Management, as directed
• Inspects manufactured products, purchased samples, materials and parts, control samples, processes, or test data for conformity to blueprints, specifications and standards
• Inspects new product developmental /legacy product, provides feedback to design, manufacturing Engineering
• Reports inspection results and substandard conditions on appropriate forms or SAP
• Informs lead/supervision of abnormal situations
• Assists in cross training of new hires and trainees
• Ensures quality product utilizing Collins quality procedures
• Adheres to all Collins rules and codes of conduct
• Looks for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace
• Provides solutions to problems that are moderately complex
• Coordinates First Article Inspection with centralized team
• Consistently meet attendance standards
• The shift hours for this role will be 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. plus potential overtime
• May perform other job duties as required and available for overtime as necessary

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 4 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Access (ATF) Clearance is required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Have knowledge of marking requirements, and be able to use part making tools and resources to ensure part/assembly traceability
• Must be able to use calipers, micrometers, and other hand tools
• First Article Inspection experience - AS9102 standard
• Intermediate Excel application data analysis

Qualifications We Prefer

• Standard inspection tooling and techniques (gauge pins, height stands, micrometers, calipers).
• GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerancing) drawing experience.
• Machine parts inspection preferred.
• Inspection of aerospace and/or military parts preferred.
• First Article Inspection AS-9102 experience is preferred

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!

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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 r