Quality Inspector 1 - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

RTX • Asheville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Pratt & Whitney’s Asheville team as a Quality Inspector and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and airworthiness of aerospace components. You’ll perform dimensional and visual inspections, interpret drawings and technical specifications, document results, and partner with Operations to identify and resolve quality issues while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. This is a 3rd Shift position: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 pm – 7:30 am. You will learn advanced inspection techniques and aerospace quality standards while working directly in a production environment. You will also learn blueprint reading, technical standards, precision measurement, and the use of basic and advanced inspection equipment. Additionally, you will gain experience in final inspection, Quality Notification (QN) generation, OpCert over-inspects, and advanced layout inspection skills. You will also learn Pratt & Whitney inspection processes, systems, and requirements necessary to obtain and maintain required inspection certifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Previous aerospace manufacturing or inspection experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, inspection procedures, and technical specifications.
• Experience using Keyence, profilometers, or other precision measuring equipment.
• Experience with SAP or Solumina.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of aerospace components, including blades, vanes, tools, gages, and equipment, using drawings, inspection procedures, specifications, and a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments.
• Perform in-process and final inspections, including over-inspects, to verify dimensions, workmanship, and compliance with required process steps and technical standards.
• Use automated and precision inspection equipment, including Keyence and profilometers as applicable, to accurately measure and document inspection results.
• Identify and document nonconformances, generate Quality Notifications (QNs), and perform problem-solving to determine the extent of issues and appropriate disposition.
• Perform required Solumina job audits and Operational Certification (OpCert) surveillance and over-inspects.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable customer, FAA, JAA, and other technical requirements and ensure compliance with established procedures and standard work.
• Develop technical proficiency through training and certification, including obtaining and maintaining required inspection certification/stamps, and provide technical support or training to other employees as qualified.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Operations and demonstrate a consistent commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, and 12 paid government holidays.

What This Job Offers

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