Quality Inspection II - 1st Shift

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Quality Inspection Technician II to inspect incoming supplier products and internal assemblies, ensuring adherence to drawings, workmanship standards, and QMS requirements.

You will record results in SAP, perform first article inspections, support audits, and help maintain continuous quality across production. 1 year of inspection experience preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of relevant inspection experience or equivalent
• Ability to read/write/speak English proficiently
• Experience using SAP to record inspection results
• Must meet visual acuity and color perception requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving and production inspections per drawings and standards
• Record inspection results in SAP and document non-conformances
• Interpret design data to ensure product compliance
• Support internal and customer audits as required
• Prioritize inspection tasks based on production schedules
• Create/update inspection procedures as needed
• Complete FAA 8130 tag training if required
• Adhere to QMS policies and access quality documents

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Attention to detail

English communication

Inspection experience

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

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.

Join our team as a Quality Inspection Technician II, where you will play a key role in ensuring the quality of incoming supplier products and internal manufactured assemblies. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining high-quality standards and supporting production needs.

What You Will Do

• Perform receiving and production inspections of various products and commodities.
• Inspect parts and assemblies in accordance with drawings, workmanship standards, and quality management system requirements.
• Record inspection results and activities using SAP company information systems.
• Conduct inspections of special process parts and document non-conformances as per company procedures.
• Interpret design data, such as drawings and bills of material, to ensure product compliance.
• Use appropriate inspection methods and equipment, including hand tools and surface plates.
• Support internal and customer audits as required.
• Prioritize inspection tasks based on production schedules.
• Create and update inspection procedures as needed.
• Complete training and issue FAA 8130 tags if required.
• Adhere to quality management system (QMS) policies and access quality documents as necessary.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. HS Diploma (or equivalent) or vocational education in a related discipline.
• Experience performing receiving inspections or production inspections.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Experience using SAP or similar systems to record inspection results.
• Applicants must be able to meet visual acuity testing and color perception requirements of this position.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A minimum of 1 year of inspection experience or 2 years of production experience.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT).
• Ability to inspect and measure product design, manufacturing, and quality characteristics.
• Experience preparing or reviewing routine First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Knowledge of inspection methods and equipment, including the use of hand tools and surface plates.

Role Type

• 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

What We Offer

1st Shift Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 3:00pm

Overtime available on a business need basis.

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Carrot 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!

The salary range for this role is $38,841 - $72,849. 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.

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.