Quality Inspector 5

RTX • Haltom City, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Quality Control Inspection Lead (S5) is responsible for leading the inspection workforce at the Fort Worth Landing Gear facility, supporting both OE and spares programs for military customers. This role reports directly to the Quality Control Manager and is responsible for daily direction of inspectors, assignment of work, performing inspections, supporting RTPR activities, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. The QC Lead also drives execution of inspection processes, develops team capability through training and coaching, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, flow, and inspection effectiveness. The site is AS9100‑certified and supports major defense customers including Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

Requirements

• Typically requires a High school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of relevant aerospace/defense inspection or assembly experience, or an associate degree and 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience performing inspections in an assembly and/or test facility
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, models, and Acceptance Test Procedures
• Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and various precision gages
• Prior experience leading mechanics or inspectors in an assembly/test facility
• Experience with MS Excel
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government access or customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CATIA, Teamcenter, and SAP familiarity
• Experience on military airframe products such as: Landing Gear, Aircraft Structures, Powerplant Systems
• Experience with nonconformance documentation (QN) and root cause/corrective action processes
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under stress.
• Strong communication, training, and coaching skills.
• Ability and flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with DCMA and prime contractor quality representatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Control inspection team, providing daily work assignments, direction, and task prioritization supporting site objectives
• Perform in‑process, receiving, FAI, and final inspections on landing gear components in accordance with engineering, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and perform Real Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) activities to immediately resolve issues impeding inspection progress
• Ensure inspection work is completed to required standards, meets production schedules, and complies with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Train inspectors on work instructions, inspection techniques, measurement tools, and site‑specific requirements.
• Support skill development and ongoing qualification of inspection personnel.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on inspection throughput, quality performance, and defect reduction.
• Participate in pitch walks, provide progress updates, and ensure accurate reporting of inspection status and metrics.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to resolve nonconformances and support timely disposition.
• Maintain inspection documentation, records, and system entries with accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and procedural requirements in all inspection activities.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections, including DCMA, customer representatives, and registrars.
• Promote a culture of accountability, quality focus, and continuous improvement within the inspection team.
• Perform other duties as requested.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree