Quality Inspector 2 - 3rd Shift

Collins Aerospace; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector in Texas to perform detailed product inspections, including First Article Inspections, and to document characteristics with technical precision.

You will use blueprints and precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers, initiate Quality Notifications for non-conforming parts, and apply QA procedures to ensure aerospace hardware meets strict specifications. Shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or vocational/technical training with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience inspecting products using blueprints and specifications.
• Experience measuring with micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Ship Loose Kits and kitting of parts.
• Perform detailed product inspections on in process and finished goods, including First Article Inspections.
• Document characteristics of products accurately and with technical detail.
• Initiate Quality Notifications for any non-conforming products.
• Apply quality assurance procedures to the inspection of hardware and to document reviews.
• Identify potential quality issues early and help prevent their occurrence.
• Communicate effectively to Collins Aerospace personnel any quality issues needing resolution.
• Monitor and utilize calibrated measuring instruments.
• Safely perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work varying shifts, or overtime as required.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Manufacturing inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Details

• Date Posted: 2026-07-13
• Country: United States of America
• Location: US-TX-SAN MARCOS-2005 ~ 2005 Technology Wy ~ TECHNOLOGY
• Position Role Type: Onsite
• U.S. Citizenship Required: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Security Clearance: None/Not Required

What You Will Do

• Inspection of Ship Loose Kits and kitting of parts
• Perform detailed product inspections on in process and finished goods, including but not limited to First Article Inspections.
• Document characteristics of products accurately and with technical detail.
• Initiate Quality Notifications for any non-conforming products.
• Apply quality assurance procedures and requirements to the inspection of hardware and to document reviews.
• Identify any potential quality issues early and help to prevent their occurrence.
• Communicate effectively to other Collins Aerospace personnel any quality issues needing resolution.
• Monitor and utilize calibrated measuring instruments.
• Safely perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to work varying shifts, or overtime as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience performing manufacturing or product inspections using blueprints and specifications.
• Experience performing measurements with precision measurement tools, such as micrometers and calipers.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
• The ability to utilize computer systems including input of data and retrieval of information for inspections and configuration purposes.
• The ability to review documents and to identify and resolve any errors or missing information.
• Ability to use operating software including SAP
• 2+ years in an Aerospace or similar inspection role

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off after 121 days
• 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, 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!

Advanced Structures Team

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 depend on the business unit and whether 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.

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