Quality Technician (Onsite)

• Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. AA/AS degree or other 2-year post high school training.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, quality inspection, or manufacturing technology.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and measurement equipment.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Aerospace inspection or manufacturing experience.
• Formal GD&T training.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 or equivalent requirements.
• CMM inspection experience.
• Experience with nonconformance and scrap disposition.
• Corrective-action and root-cause investigation experience.
• Experience with SAP, ETQ, or other quality-management systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace energetics, mechanical, electrical, or complex manufactured products.
• Previous experience as a senior Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, or Manufacturing Technician.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Quality Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of product quality by serving as the technical bridge between Quality Inspectors, Production, and Product Quality Engineers (PQEs). This hands-on role is based on the manufacturing floor, providing immediate technical quality support and driving adherence to quality standards. Key responsibilities include:

• →Provide daily, hands-on technical quality support directly on the manufacturing floor.
• →Serve as the primary technical quality resource between Product Inspectors, Production, and Product Quality Engineers.
• →Review engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to determine inspection and quality requirements.
• →Perform in-process inspections on aerospace products using standard and advanced inspection equipment.
• →Interpret and apply GD&T requirements to inspection activities.
• →Assist Product Inspectors with complex inspection questions, measurement methods, and drawing interpretation.
• →Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 or equivalent requirements and prepare FAI packages for submission.
• →Identify and document nonconforming conditions and collaborate with Production to contain and correct issues.
• →Oversee MRB Bond Cage activities, including monitoring and tracking quality notifications and ensuring timely disposition and closure.
• →Participate in failure investigations and corrective-action processes for assigned quality issues.
• →Support audits, customer requirements, and regulatory activities as needed.
• →Utilize SAP, ETQ, and other quality systems to document and track quality activities.
• →Maintain accurate and complete quality records.

• →Become a technical resource on the production floor who can help resolve quality issues before they delay product acceptance.
• →Gain hands-on knowledge of manufacturing operations, product requirements, and critical-to-quality characteristics.
• →Develop the skills to investigate and resolve nonconformances while maintaining compliance with aerospace quality requirements.
• →Build a foundation for career growth into advanced inspection, Quality Engineering, or Quality leadership roles.

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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. 

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

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