Quality Inspector III

RTX (Raytheon); Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector III to ensure aerospace products meet all engineering and quality specifications. This onsite role requires conformance inspections, use of various measurement tools, and coordination of non-conforming dispositions under AS9100 guidelines.

You will inspect at multiple stages, perform FAI, and communicate non-conformances effectively. A high school diploma and 2+ years in quality inspection are required; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of related experience.
• AS9100 experience is preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong communication/recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect arriving, in-process, and completed products for conformance to engineering and quality specs.
• Perform in-process, final bench, and product feature inspections using measuring devices and statistical controls.
• Inspect actual products on the floor and on-line; perform First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Raise notifications of non-conformance and quarantine non-conforming product; provide disposition when approved.
• Oversee and inspect parts, materials and processes to ensure compliance.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication

Recordkeeping

Education

HS diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KS-LENEXA-885 ~ 15701 W 95Th St ~ KIN01 W 95TH 885

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

Collins Aerospace is excited to welcome a talented Quality Inspector III. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for ensuring quality product is delivered to our valued aerospace customers by performing conformity inspections and coordinating non-conforming product dispositions within the compliance of AS9100.

What You Will Do:

• Use predetermined methods, operations, setups, prescribed specifications to inspect arriving, in process, and completed products for conformance to engineering requirements and in accordance with quality specifications.
• Use a variety of measuring devices, testing equipment, computer systems, and statistical control processes to perform in process, final bench and product feature inspections and inspection tasks.
• Inspects actual products on the floor and on-line.
• Performs First Article Inspections (FAI) and conformity inspections.
• Raises notifications of non-conformance, quarantines non-conforming product and, when approved to do so, provides disposition.
• Oversight and inspection of parts, materials and processes.

What You Will Learn:

Advanced problem solving tools and techniques as a part of our CORE operating system

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 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in an environment governed by AS9100 Quality Management System
• Detail oriented with good communication and recordkeeping skills
• Product inspection experience or technical background is preferred
• SAP knowledge and experience

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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 illness insurance, 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!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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-bargainin