First Article Inspection Technician (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • 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 Report (FAIR) packages in accordance with AS9102 and HRC QMS documentation. It supports Manufacturing Operations by reviewing products and engineering and manufacturing processes. The position is onsite at one of the listed Collins Aerospace sites: Carlsbad, California; Cedar Rapids or Coralville, Iowa; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Fairfield, California; or Richardson, Texas. Relocation is not available.

The technician maintains quality data records, compiles information, prepares reports for internal and external customers, and uses software to update documents and records. The role works with inspectors to support quality compliance, participates in CORE initiatives and special FAI projects, communicates with production support personnel, monitors and adjusts work assignments as priorities change, and audits adherence to processes and procedures.

The position requires U.S. citizenship because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The posted salary range is $41,400–$72,600 USD.

Requirements

• High school diploma or AA/AS 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 knowledge of workmanship.
• 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, including 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 help assure compliance with quality requirements.
• Support CORE initiatives through participation and implementation.
• Participate in special FAI projects as assigned.
• Communicate regularly with production support personnel at different levels.
• 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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• 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.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance is mentioned among the benefits, although the role description says relocation is not eligible.

What This Job Offers

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