Quality Assurance Inspector 3rd Shift (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for the 3rd shift onsite. You will inspect parts, tools, and gauges following written procedures, using fixed and variable measuring instruments, including CMM, and document results.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years QA inspection experience in manufacturing. Candidates should be able to uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years quality assurance inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform dimensional and visual inspection on parts, tools, gauges per procedures.
• Use fixed and variable measuring instruments, including automated CMM, to check dimensions and record results.
• Compute nonconformances and complete related paperwork.
• Follow procedures to perform in-line checks and verify dimensions.
• Identify when repairs or replacements are needed for equipment.
• Perform routine servicing and ensure equipment operates properly.
• Assist with specialized inspection processes such as SPC programs.

Skills

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We have an immediate need for a Quality Assurance Inspector 3rd Shift (onsite).

What You Will Do:

• Work from applicable written inspection procedures, drawings, and other pertinent instructions to plan and perform dimensional and visual inspection on parts, tools, gages and other equipment.
• Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments including automated measuring machines where program instructions are well defined to check dimensions and record results.
• Perform necessary mathematical computations to determine extent of nonconformance and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Follow proper procedures to perform in-line checks and verification of dimensions and make sure operation sheets are followed.
• Recognize need and arrange for repair or replacement of equipment used in performing the work as necessary.
• Perform routine servicing throughout assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions such as inspector’s check list for upkeep and assure equipment operates properly.
• Assist others who are responsible for specialized inspection processes such as those found in statistical process control or other similar quality assurance programs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years quality assurance inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• In compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, priority consideration is given to candidates who are INTERNAL (and recall) to the Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.