Certified Inspector 3 - 1st Shift (Onsite)
RTX•Carlsbad, CA
•$47,848 - $89,953•Onsite
About The Position
Join our team as a Certified Inspector, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and conformance of mechanical and optical components within a manufacturing environment. Your expertise will directly support our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers. This is an onsite role requiring the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. The position is U.S.-based and requires U.S. citizenship for access to information under the program/contract.
Requirements
- HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in mechanical, optical, or precision inspection in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using mechanical measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and material certifications.
- Basic understanding of GD&T principles.
Nice To Haves
- Experience inspecting optical components such as lenses, filters, prisms, and coatings.
- Familiarity with optical benches, interferometry, or other optical test equipment.
- Experience working to AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards.
- Knowledge of CMM, Keyence, or digital inspection tools.
- Experience with SAP, Solumina, or other manufacturing/quality systems.
- Experience resolving inspection-related issues independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming mechanical and optical components using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs, and interferometers.
- Perform visual, mechanical, and optical inspections to verify conformance to specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
- Review material certifications, supplier documentation, and inspection records for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify, document, and process nonconformances in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure traceability of parts and materials.
- Prioritize incoming inspection workflow and communicate discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Adhere to all safety, compliance, cleanroom, and ESD protocols as required.
- Ability to work onsite and lift up to 35 pounds as required.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
