First Article Inspection Technician (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d • $41,400 - $72,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Technician, Material Verification and Control to join its Internal First Article Inspection (FAI) team. The role creates, reviews, and maintains First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) packages in accordance with AS9102 and HRC QMS documentation. The technician reviews products and engineering and manufacturing processes in support of Manufacturing Operations, maintains quality data records, compiles information, and prepares reports for internal and external customers.

This is an onsite position at one of the listed Collins Aerospace sites: Carlsbad, California; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Coralville, Iowa; Fairfield, California; or Richardson, Texas. Relocation is not available. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract. A security clearance is not required.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma or an associate degree (or other two-year post-high-school training) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Inspection experience and workmanship knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or blueprints.
• SAP experience.
• Knowledge of DISCUS software and/or Net-Inspect.
• Experience with First Article Inspections and/or AS9201.

Responsibilities

• Create First Article Inspection Reports by reviewing products and engineering and manufacturing processes in support of Manufacturing Operations.
• Maintain quality data records, compile information, and prepare reports for internal and external customers.
• Use software packages to maintain and update documents and records.
• Work with inspectors to assure compliance to quality.
• Support CORE initiatives through participation and implementation.
• Participate in special FAI projects as assigned.
• Communicate regularly with production support personnel at different levels.
• Use problem-solving skills and monitor and adjust work assignments as priorities dictate.
• Audit adherence to processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Fertility and family-planning benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services.
• Second-opinion medical expert program.
• Relocation assistance is listed among company benefits, although this role specifically states that relocation is not available.
• Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED