Quality Inspector 1 - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Summary: Join Pratt & Whitney’s Asheville team as a Quality Inspector and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and airworthiness of aerospace components. You’ll perform dimensional and visual inspections, interpret drawings and technical specifications, document results, and partner with Operations to identify and resolve quality issues while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

This is a 3rdShift position: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 pm - 7:30 am

What You Will Do:

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of aerospace components, including blades, vanes, tools, gages, and equipment, using drawings, inspection procedures, specifications, and a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments.
• Perform in-process and final inspections, including over-inspects, to verify dimensions, workmanship, and compliance with required process steps and technical standards.
• Use automated and precision inspection equipment, including Keyence and profilometers as applicable, to accurately measure and document inspection results.
• Identify and document nonconformances, generate Quality Notifications (QNs), and perform problem-solving to determine the extent of issues and appropriate disposition.
• Perform required Solumina job audits and Operational Certification (OpCert) surveillance and over-inspects.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable customer, FAA, JAA, and other technical requirements and ensure compliance with established procedures and standard work.
• Develop technical proficiency through training and certification, including obtaining and maintaining required inspection certification/stamps, and provide technical support or training to other employees as qualified.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Operations and demonstrate a consistent commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.
• This position requires shift work and overtime as needed. The role also requires frequent bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing.

What You Will Learn:

• Advanced inspection techniques and aerospace quality standards while working directly in a production environment.
• Blueprint reading, technical standards, precision measurement, and the use of basic and advanced inspection equipment.
• Final inspection, Quality Notification (QN) generation, OpCert over-inspects, and advanced layout inspection skills.
• Pratt & Whitney inspection processes, systems, and requirements necessary to obtain and maintain required inspection certifications.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous aerospace manufacturing or inspection experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, inspection procedures, and technical specifications.
• Experience using Keyence, profilometers, or other precision measuring equipment.
• Experience with SAP or Solumina.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, and 12 paid government holidays.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

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

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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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