Quality Inspector 2 - 3rd Shift

Prattwhitney; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off after probation period

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, in San Marcos, TX, is seeking a Quality Inspector for Ship Loose Kits on a Sunday–Thursday 3rd shift. Onsite position requires inspecting ship loose kits, kitting parts, and performing First Article Inspections on in‑process and finished goods.

You will document characteristics, trigger quality notifications, apply QA procedures, and support calibration and measurement verification while collaborating with Collins Aerospace personnel to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or product inspection experience.
• Experience measuring with precision tools and reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect ship loose kits and perform kitting of parts.
• Conduct detailed inspections on in‑process and finished goods, including First Article Inspections.
• Document product characteristics with technical precision.
• Initiate quality notifications for non‑conforming products.
• Apply QA procedures to hardware inspections and document reviews.
• Identify potential quality issues early and help prevent recurrence.
• Communicate with Collins Aerospace personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor calibrated measuring instruments and perform other duties as assigned.
• Work varying shifts or overtime as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Data entry accuracy

Mathematics fundamentals

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Quality Inspector – Ship Loose Kits (Collins Aerospace, part of RTX)Location: San Marcos, TXEmployment Type: Onsite, 3rd Shift (Sunday–Thursday, 11:00p.m.–7:30a.m.)The role focuses on inspecting ship loose kits, kitting parts, and carrying out detailed product inspections on in‑process and finished goods, including First Article Inspections. The inspector documents characteristics accurately, initiates quality notifications for non‑conforming products, and applies quality assurance procedures to hardware and document reviews. The position requires safe handling of equipment and calibration of measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect ship loose kits and perform kitting of parts.
• Conduct detailed inspections on in‑process and finished goods, including First Article Inspections.
• Document product characteristics with technical precision.
• Initiate quality notifications for any non‑conforming products.
• Apply quality assurance procedures and requirements to inspection of hardware and to document reviews.
• Identify potential quality issues early and help prevent recurrence.
• Communicate effectively with Collins Aerospace personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor and utilize calibrated measuring instruments.
• Safely perform other duties as assigned.
• Work varying shifts or overtime as required.

Qualifications

Mandatory

• High School diploma, GED, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant manufacturing or product inspection experience.
• Experience performing measurements with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages).
• Proficiency with computer systems, including data entry and retrieval for inspections and configuration.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP or similar operating software.
• Minimum 2 years in an aerospace or similar inspection role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off after 12‑1weeks of service.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan repayment assistance.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and leave benefits, including fertility and family planning support.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits and second‑opinion medical services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.