Quality Inspection II

Collins Aerospace; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Spokane, WA, is hiring an Inspection Tech II to join our manufacturing quality team. You will perform dimensional and visual inspections, document nonconformities in the MES, and apply GD&T and FAI processes to ensure parts meet blueprint requirements.

The role runs on a 4 on/4 off schedule with 12-hour shifts and requires a high school diploma plus hands-on experience with precision tools. MS Office proficiency and a strong commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or related vocational/technical training.
• At least 1 year interpreting mechanical drawings and GD&T (geometric tolerances).
• At least 1 year applying shop math in manufacturing or inspection.
• At least 1 year hands-on experience with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).

Responsibilities

• Conduct precise dimensional inspections using hand gauges (calipers, micrometers) and other measurement tools.
• Perform visual inspections in accordance with established workmanship standards.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming materials and document them in the MES.
• Apply GD&T to interpret and verify blueprint requirements.
• Execute AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) with accuracy.
• Perform in-process inspections and product audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Inspect incoming materials for compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Conduct outgoing product inspections by interpreting blueprints, procedures, data, and specifications to ensure quality.
• Review and verify paperwork and certifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) to support documentation and reporting task.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Blueprint interpretation

Shop math

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measurement tools

Job description

Location: US-WA-SPOKANE-11135 ~ 11135 W Westbow Ln ~ WESTBOW

Date Posted: 2026-11-10

Country: United States of America

Location: US-WA-SPOKANE-11135 ~ 11135 W Westbow Ln ~ WESTBOW

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an 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 seeking an Inspection Tech II to join our team to identify statistical methods that improve manufacturing quality and to provide data for establishing quality standards through testing methods and sampling.

What You Will Do

• Conduct precise dimensional inspections using hand gauges, including calipers, micrometers, and other measurement tools.
• Perform visual inspections in accordance with established workmanship standards.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming materials and accurately document them within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to interpret and verify blueprint requirements.
• Execute AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Perform in-process inspections and product audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Inspect incoming materials for compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Conduct outgoing product inspections by interpreting blueprints, procedures, data, and specifications to ensure quality.
• Review and verify paperwork and certifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, to support documentation and reporting tasks.

Shift Structure

• 4 on/ 4 off schedule
• 12-hour shifts: 6:00A – 6:00P

Qualifications You Must Have

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., G.E.D.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience interpreting and working from detailed mechanical drawings and blueprints, including geometric tolerances, dimensions, and part features.
• At least 1 year of practical experience applying shop math—geometry, algebra, and related calculations—in a manufacturing or inspection environment.
• At least 1 year of hands‑on experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other standard hand‑measuring instruments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Hands-on experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication, with the ability to effectively interact with employees and management at all levels.
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming and operation.
• Basic understanding of the AS9100 Quality Management System standards.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques, tools, and principles, as well as processes involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and models.
• General computer proficiency, including email, internet usage, and basic Microsoft Office applications.

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Additional Perks

• Starting at 3-weeks of paid vacation, with an option to purchase more
• Day-1 access to Employee Scholar Program
• 401 (k) match program
• On-site fitness equipment
• Access to company-sponsored Commute Smart ride share program
• Auto-eligibility for Spokane County Commute Smart program incentives

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

The salary range for this role is $38,060K/yr - $71,553K/yr 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.

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.

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.