Quality Engineer (Contract)

About the role

In this position, you will be responsible for developing detailed inspection plans for aerospace components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to define appropriate inspection methods and criteria for new parts, assemblies, and systems, and identify suitable inspection tools, techniques, and measurement equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed inspection plans for aerospace components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to define the most appropriate inspection methods and criteria for new parts, assemblies, and systems
• Identify and select suitable inspection tools, techniques, and measurement equipment (e.g., CMM, optical, gaging etc.)
• Establish acceptance criteria and tolerances for aerospace products based on engineering drawings, material specifications, and industry standards
• Create and maintain detailed inspection reports, documentation, and records, ensuring that all inspection activities are traceable and compliant with regulatory requirements
• Create CMM or Gear Programming for in process inspection and final inspection
• Ensure that all inspection processes adhere to aerospace industry standards, including AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, NADCAP, FAA regulations, and customer-specific requirements
• Investigate and perform root cause analysis for any quality issues or inspection failures, using tools such as 8D, FMEA, and Fishbone diagrams
• Lead initiatives to improve inspection processes, reduce inspection times, and increase the accuracy and reliability of inspections
• Stay current with the latest inspection technologies, methodologies, and trends in the aerospace industry

About you

• University Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, tolerances, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency in the use of inspection tools and equipment (e.g., CMM, calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and propose corrective actions
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management System meeting AS9100, AS9102, AS13100 requirements
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using simple CAD/drawing software and well on engineering drawing interpretation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work rotating shifts

About us

RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, with 185,000 great minds united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.