Quality Technical Inspector - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Bowman Manor (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability leave

401(k) match

FSAs

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Quality Technical Inspector to perform real-time inspections on the production floor, ensuring conformance to engineering specifications and customer requirements. You will verify part conformance and monitor processes to prevent defects.

The role supports containment, records results, and collaborates with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues on-site in Middletown, PA. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required to access program information.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time on-the-floor inspections to ensure conformance with specs and quality standards.
• Serve as first line of defense against defects and support operators in maintaining process control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Vocational/technical education

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-PA-MIDDLETOWN-181 ~ 181 Fulling Mill Rd ~ FULLING MILL 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

At 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• The Quality Technical Inspector is responsible for performing real‑time inspection of parts and processes on the production floor to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• This role serves as the first line of defense against defects, helping prevent escapes by identifying issues early and supporting operators in maintaining process control.
• The Quality Technical Inspector will also support operations via inspection of production hardware and over‑inspection.
• Perform in‑process inspections at designated production intervals using approved inspection methods.
• Verify part conformance to blueprint, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional checks using precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, comparators, etc.).
• Inspect surface finish, weld quality, coating, or other specific characteristics.
• Perform visual inspection for defects, damage, or nonconforming conditions.
• Monitor production processes for signs of drift or instability.
• Verify operators are following approved procedures and OpCert requirements.
• Identify trends or recurring defects and elevate appropriately.
• Support containment activities when nonconformances are detected.
• Record inspection results accurately in quality systems or inspection logs.
• Complete required documentation for acceptance, rejection, or rework.
• Maintain traceability of parts, materials, and inspection records.
• Ensure proper identification and segregation of nonconforming product.
• Provide real‑time feedback to operators regarding quality issues.
• Clarify inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in shift passdown to communicate quality concerns.
• Support variation corrective action activities by identifying operator process failures and training habit/routine formation.
• Support audit readiness activities; drive shop‑wide accountability and compliance by completing random audits.
• Support product safety activities.
• Work with Quality to identify near‑miss trends and support corrective actions activities.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 40 hours of personal sick time, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, 12 paid government holidays throughout the year

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 a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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.

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.