Quality Staff Technician, FAI Team (Onsite)

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2d • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Quality Technician to support our First Article Inspection (FAI) team within a manufacturing environment producing high-reliability aerospace components. In this role, you will play a critical hands-on role ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements from first piece through final inspection.
This position serves as a subject matter expert for First Article Inspections, partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure accurate documentation, timely execution, and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
This is an Onsite role in Simpsonville, SC.

Requirements

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience performing inspections in a manufacturing or quality environment
• Prior experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and inspection documentation
• Experience using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and related equipment
• Working knowledge of First Article Inspection processes and AS9102 requirements
• This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WHMA and IPC specifications
• Ability to interpret GD&T
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Experience raising basic quality or inspection reports
• Understanding of CORE tools
• Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections per job instructions, drawings, and inspection plans
• Execute incoming and final inspection activities to ensure product compliance
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and Delta FAIs in accordance with AS9102 requirements
• Balloon engineering drawings and verify dimensional and specification compliance for FAI packages
• Review completed FAI documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and customer compliance
• Serve as a subject matter expert for FAI processes and requirements
• Lead and support inspection activities related to FAI execution and completion
• Communicate FAI status and issues across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and leadership
• Interface with customers as needed to review or explain FAI documentation and findings
• Demonstrate proper use, care, and calibration awareness of inspection tools and gages
• Accurately document inspection results and complete required quality records and stamps
• Maintain and improve 5S standards within assigned work areas
• Adhere to company Quality Policy, EH&S requirements, and applicable procedures

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees