Quality Technician

Date Posted:

2026-10-22



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE



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.

What You Will Do

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.

What You Will Learn

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

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!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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. 

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!

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.

The salary range for this role is 58,400 USD - 111,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.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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