Quality Inspector 5

Date Posted:
2026-04-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-HALTOM CITY-4630 ~ 4630 N Beach St ~ BEACH
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!


WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.


Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.


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