First Article Inspection Technician (Onsite)

Technician, Material Verification and Control

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Technician, Material Verification and Control to join our Internal First Article Inspection (FAI) team. This position will create, review, and maintain First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) packages in accordance with AS9102 and HRC QMS documentation.

This will be an onsite role at any of the following sites: Carlsbad, CA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Colorado Springs, CO, Coralville, IA, Fairfield, CA or Richardson, TX. This role is not eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• Creates First Article Inspection Reports, which includes the review of products and both engineering and manufacturing processes in support of Manufacturing Operations.
• Maintains quality data records, compiles information, and prepares reports for internal and external customers.
• Information Management - Uses various 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.

Expectations of the role:

• Regularly communicate with all different levels of production support personnel
• Use good problem-solving skills.
• Monitor and adjust work assignments as priorities dictate.
• Audit adherence to processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Inspection experience and workmanship knowledge preferred.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting engineering drawings/blueprints
• SAP Experience
• Knowledge of DISCUS software and/or Net-Inspect
• Experience with First Article Inspections and/or AS9201 preferred but not required

What We Offer:

• 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
• Relocation assistance
• And more!