Quality Assurance Technician

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Burnsville, MN for an onsite role. You will maintain QA requirements, perform inspections, and support the Quality Management System across manufacturing operations.

Applicants should have a HS Diploma or AA/AS and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with hands-on use of hand tools and measuring equipment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for maintaining product quality.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree required.
• Typically 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality analyses through audits, process walks, and surveillance.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to address nonconforming materials and corrective actions.
• Assist in managing corrective actions and containment of suspect products.
• Interpret blueprints, customer specifications, purchase orders, and instructions.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment to perform quality inspections.
• Collect and analyze data to identify problems and establish solutions.
• Support maintenance and improvement of the QMS.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Quality analysis

Process improvement

Data interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

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 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:

• The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for maintaining quality assurance requirements as established by the Quality Management System (QMS). This role ensures real-time quality support and actively contributes to maintaining high standards of product and process quality. Key responsibilities include:
• Conduct quality analyses through audits, process walks, and surveillance to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to address nonconforming materials and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in managing process corrective actions and containment of suspect products.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, customer specifications, purchase orders, and written or verbal instructions.
• Utilize hand tools and measuring equipment to perform quality inspections.
• Collect and analyze data to identify problems and establish solutions.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. HS Diploma OR AA/AS degree.
• Experience with hand tools and measuring equipment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, customer specifications, purchase orders, written and verbal instructions.
• 4 years of experience in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience conveying technical information to diverse audiences through written and verbal communication.
• Experience working productively with team members and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading projects effectively.

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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX 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 rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.