Senior Quality Inspection Supervisor (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace company in Rockford is seeking a Senior Quality Inspection Supervisor to lead a team and ensure quality inspection processes. The role requires a University Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, focusing on operational continuity and continuous improvement in inspections. Offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) plan. Relocation may be eligible.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous 401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Prior quality supervisory experience, ideally with bargaining unit employees.
• Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of inspection specialists and technicians.
• Plan inspection activities and balance daily assignments.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Apply Zero Defect Planning (ZDP) and CORE Operating System principles.
• Lead containment efforts when quality issues arise.

Skills

Quality supervisory experience

Proficiency with GD&T

Continuous Improvement / Lean tools

Education

University Degree

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Precision measurement tools

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-09-18

Country: United States of America

Location: A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

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: None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Join a team at the forefront of aerospace innovation. As the Senior Quality Inspection Supervisor, you will lead a team of union bargain members for the Electric Power Systems Business Unit. In this critical leadership role, you will ensure that quality inspection processes support safe, compliant, and efficient operations that directly impact the success of our customers and the future of flight.

What You Will Do

• Lead and Empower the Team – Supervise, coach, and develop a team of inspection specialists and technicians to achieve high performance and professional growth.

• Organize and Optimize Workloads – Plan inspection activities, balance daily assignments, and oversee receiving inspection to meet business objectives.

• Ensure Operational Continuity – Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and keep production on track.

• Drive Continuous Improvement – Apply Zero Defect Planning (ZDP) methodology, data-driven insights, and CORE Operating System principles to advance inspection processes and eliminate inefficiencies.

• Contain and Correct Issues – Lead containment efforts when quality issues arise and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Advance Business Objectives – Take on additional projects defined by the Business Unit Leadership team to further organizational goals.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior quality supervisory experience, ideally with bargaining unit employees.

• Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, or related fields.

• Aerospace or highly regulated industry background.

• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges), and familiarity with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).

• Hands-on experience applying Continuous Improvement / Lean tools, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing to streamline processes.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

May be eligible for relocation.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

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.