Quality Inspector 3

Date Posted:

2026-10-26



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR



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.

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.

Our Powers & Controls team is looking for a Quality Inspector to preform inline inspection of repaired electronic components, and associated paperwork. The position requires a keen focus on physically inspecting aircraft components and reviewing paperwork to ensure that workmanship standards, quality requirements, customer requirements are satisfied, and components are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required documentation accurately completed. The secondary responsibility will be to complete final inspections. 

External candidates will receive a sign-on bonus of $3,000

What You Will Do

• Inspect rework and assembly performed by others, and solder electronic components per IPC-A-610 and J-STD. 
• Articulate and understand written instructions from customer flow down, such as purchase orders and customer technical documentation.
• Read and interpret technical data such as component maintenance manuals (CMMs), assembly/work instructions, and engineering prints.
• Generating Authorized Release Certificates (ARC) for multiple regulatory civil aviation authorities or Certificates of Conformance for military customers.
• Ensuring no defects in assembly, soldering, bonding, or finish.
• Performing unit shakedown to check for foreign objects and loose internal hardware.
• Marking defects and removing rejects, setting them aside for repair.
• Reading and interpreting technical data such as service bulletins, component maintenance manuals, or engineering prints.
• Ensuring appropriate record keeping.
• Reviewing work order documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring adherence to specifications and conformance to company standards and customers’ requirements.
• Effectively interacting with team members and support staff as well as external customers when applicable (source inspection, external approvals, etc.)
• Issuing scrap certificates.
• Comply with ESD and FOD programs.
• Provide constructive feedback to teammates when corrections are needed.
• Work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated issues both technical and procedural.
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:30 - 12:00 am
• Training could take place on 1st Shift or 2nd Shift depending on need: if 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm for up to 60 days

Working Environment

• You may occasionally need to provide weekend and holiday support to meet customer needs.
• In your role, you will be exposed to:
  • Products of various weights and sizes.
  • Equipment with moving parts.
  • Chemicals that may emit fumes.
• To minimize safety risk to you and product, you must wear static-control and personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands

• Due to the nature of our work, you will need to be able to perform the following functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Distinguishing colors and meeting vision requirements.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, turning as needed to place units in test stands, pick up totes, place units on rack, etc.
• Using hands for extended periods of time to perform testing and troubleshooting tasks (e.g. grasping, holding, picking, placing, twisting, fine manipulation).
• Must be able to work in a standing position up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Transporting product with or without product carts.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 4 years of relevant experience is required.
• Familiarity with principles of Quality Inspection.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with FAA 8130 creation.
• Experience working with SAP or any other ERP system.
• Experience working with blueprints and/or technical drawings.
• Solder experience.
• Prior experience with component level troubleshooting.
• A&P License.

What We Offer

Benefits:

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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

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! 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.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 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.

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