Quality Inspector III

Prattwhitney; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Quality Inspector III in Lenexa, Kansas. In this critical role, you will ensure that quality products meet customer requirements and comply with FAA regulations. Responsibilities include inspecting components, verifying part eligibility, and issuing FAA documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Prattwhitney offers extensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in quality inspections.
• Experience with FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Document.
• Ability to apply FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and assemblies to meet customer requirements.
• Issue FAA Form 8130-3 for PMA and TSO articles.
• Verify parts eligibility and accept status.

Skills

Inspection of components and assemblies to meet requirements

Knowledge of FAA regulations

Quality control methods

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

Collins Aerospace is excited to welcome a talented Quality Inspector III. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring quality product is supplied to our customers and complies with all customer and regulatory requirements in accordance with quality procedures, AS9100, and FAA 14 CFR 21 production approval requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of components and assemblies to meet customer requirements and FAA regulatory requirements
• Verify parts have been accepted through the quality system
• Review parts and shipping paperwork for correctness
• Verify parts meet FAA eligibility requirements for PMA and TSO parts in accordance with FAA regulations and applicable FAA Orders
• Verify part marking in accordance with approved drawings and FAA requirements for PMA and TSO parts
• Issue FAA Form 8130‑3 for PMA and TSO articles
• Determine FAA‑PMA and TSO eligibility of parts
• Apply FAA part marking requirements, import requirements and bilateral agreements between the US and other nations
• Verify acceptance status of parts
• Apply applicable FAA regulations, orders, and advisory circulars
• Issue FAA Form 8130‑3 Authorized Release Document

Qualifications – Must Have

• High school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D.) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience working in the manufacturing or quality department of the Lenexa production facility
• Experience as a DMIR, DAR, or ODA Unit Member of an FAA production approval holder issuing FAA Form 8130‑3 Authorized Release Certificate for articles
• Experience as a member of Certifying Staff of an FAA production approval holder issuing FAA Form 8130‑3 Authorized Release Document (ARD) for articles
• Experience as a member of Certifying Staff of an EASA production organization approval issuing EASA Form 1, or UK CAA production organization approval issuing UK CAA Form 1
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, test procedures, work instructions, and other applicable production/inspection documentation
• Knowledge and experience following quality procedures and related work instructions
• Experience with quality control methods and techniques
• Experience as a FAA Designee (DMIR/ODAR/ODA Unit Member) issuing 8130‑3 under 21.137(o) ARD, performing export and domestic airworthiness inspections of TSO/PMA articles in accordance with Title 14, Part 21 of Federal Aviation Regulations
• Knowledge of applicable FAA Orders, Regulations, and Advisory Circulars (14CFR Parts21 &45, FAA Orders8130.2, 8130.21, 8110.4, Advisory Circulars21‑2,45‑2)
• Experience making conformity determinations of test articles and test set‑ups in support of Type Certificate projects

What We Offer

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.