Quality Inspector III

Prattwhitney; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an aerospace quality inspector to verify arriving, in-process, and final products against engineering and FAA standards at our Jamestown, ND facility. The role involves using CMMs, various measuring devices, and software tools to conduct in-process and final verifications in a semi-autonomous environment.

Responsibilities include performing FAIs, reporting non-conformances, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely product status updates.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or equivalent plus 1–3 years in aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent required; vocational training favorable.
• Experience with aerospace quality inspections and FAA conformity desirable.

Responsibilities

• Uses measuring devices and test equipment to inspect products for conformance to engineering specs.
• Loads, operates, and unloads Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for inspection.
• Communicates product status to internal and external customers.
• Performs First Article Inspections (FAIs) and FAA conformity inspections.

Skills

Semi-independent work

MS Office proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Communication skills

FAA regulations awareness

Education

AA / AS degree or related 2-year program

High School diploma

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP

Discus

NetInspect

Minitab

Job description

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.

Location: 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

Position Overview

Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to inspect arriving, in process, and completed products for conformance to engineering requirements and in accordance with quality specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Uses a variety of measuring devices, testing equipment, computer software, and process control documents to perform in process and final verification inspections of aerospace product.
• Loads, operates, and unloads Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for inspection of product.
• Works with product stakeholders to determine and report product status to internal and external customers.
• Performs First Article Inspections (FAIs) and inspections on product undergoing FAA Conformity.
• Prioritizes and manages their tasks to ensure area efficiency semi-autonomously.
• Raises notifications of non-conformance, quarantines non-conforming product, and assists in root cause analysis of discrepant product.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to work semi-independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to apply intermediate skills by adapting existing (or writing new) procedures, techniques and tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Base knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and basic to intermediate math skills.
• Communication skills.
• Base knowledge of FAA regulations and aerospace standards.
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• AA / AS degree (or other 2-year or 4-year post high school training) or 1 – 3 years of experience in a (preferrable aerospace) manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of industry software including Teamcenter, SAP, Discus, NetInspect, and Minitab (or comparable data analysis software).

Role Type

This position is classified as: 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits and Compensation

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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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Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.