About The Position
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. Every second a plane takes off with UTC Aerospace Systems equipment onboard. From space exploration and defense to today’s more electric, more intelligent, more integrated aircraft – our systems make modern flight possible. And by “make it possible,” we mean: we start it, power it, control it, ventilate it, quiet it, land it, stop it and monitor it. We have more than 41,000 employees across 150 countries working at the forefront of technological innovation. Thanks to their efforts, our global reach and our market-leading position, we do big things no one else can do. Do you want to be a part of a global business, creating innovative solutions for the aerospace industry’s biggest customers? This is the core of what we do in the Electric, Environmental & Engine Systems (ES) business. 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, ES 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! 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.
Requirements
- Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
- 4+ years progressive inspection experience.
- 6+ years in a progressive manufacturing environment preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in shop math, geometry, and algebra.
- Advanced proficiency with detailed drawings including geometric tolerances, dimensions, general features and blueprint reading.
- Moderate proficiency with computer skills (E-mail, internet, basic MS office including excel).
- Advanced proficiency in verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management.
- Advanced proficiency utilizing all gaging.
- Advanced proficiency in reading CMM reports.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Repairman license or AMP license if required by the business.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Advanced knowledge of inspection gages and tools
- Advanced knowledge of the Quality Management System, including internal requirements and procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing knowledge including the techniques, tools, and principles and processes involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management.
Responsibilities
- Inspect product as certified representative of the customer and inspects product at all phases including; Incoming from suppliers, in-process checks, FAIR’s, IOS updates, and Final Inspection for conformity to ensure the quality and integrity of the material and assemblies are produced to meet drawing specifications, tolerances, corporate procedures and customer requirements.
- May inspect product as a customer source or FAA delegate.
- Serves as primary training coordinator for main discipline in all areas of the plant including support of aftermarket business as required by the business.
- Prepare to inspect by interpreting blueprints, data, and manuals to determine specifications, inspections and testing procedures.
- Review paperwork to ensure completion and accuracy of all documents including routers, flow card, First Articles, etc.
- Inspect internal processes and product to verify conformance to specification of the parts by measuring dimensions using instruments such as gages, calipers, comparators, micrometers, CMM etc.
- Perform visual inspection on parts utilizing IOS books and PowerPoint slides (Source files) associated with the part to ensure produce conformance.
- Create first piece sheets and perform first pieces for Operators by inspecting work in progress.
- Create, update, and maintain IOS books and First articles.
- Fill out paperwork (electronic and paper) such as turnback forms, inspection or test data, and entering all part transactions into SAP.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems to improve COPQ, OTD and costs.
- Follow up with overall support staff (engineer, buyer/planner, customer service) and drive resolution of production issues.
- Monitor daily production and minimize errors in the process, empowered to help troubleshoot issues and provide guidance to operators.
- Ensure optimum usage of available resources and technology to achieve goals.
- Collaborate with leadership and gains peers support to achieve daily operations and goals
- Support and drive continuous improvement deployment using the fundamentals of lean, lean daily management, six sigma, and employee involvement.
- Collaborate with training manager and conduct employee training on equipment operations, work, safety, procedures, paperwork, Quality Management System, etc. and provide continuous mentorship of new and current employees.
- Responsibility for performing process audits of employees to ensure employees are retaining skills, training knowledge and providing information to their leader to build overall team bench strength.
- Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position.
- Over 40 hours per week as scheduled to meet business needs.
- All other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
