Senior Quality Technician – FAI & Inspection Lead (Onsite)

ISU Research Park; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Senior Quality Technician to support first article inspections (FAI) for engine nozzle components. You will work with customers to obtain FAI approvals and maintain documentation throughout the approval process.

You will assist the quality engineering team, maintain QMS documentation related to FAI, and support training initiatives across teams, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and a focus on inspection excellence.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) inspections.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings/reports and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Complete, review, and track FAI activities and related documentation.
• Support internal FAI completion and maintain accurate records.
• Provide training on FAI/inspection and support customer approvals.

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

SAP/ERP

Discus

Net-inspect

Job description

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Senior Quality Technician to support first article inspections (FAI) for engine nozzle components. You will work with customers to obtain FAI approvals and maintain documentation throughout the approval process.

You will assist the quality engineering team, maintain QMS documentation related to FAI, and support training initiatives across teams, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and a focus on inspection excellence.