Inspection Technician III

Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCO03: Mission Systems (Ejec Seating) 1225 Aeroplaza Drive , Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Are you driven by a passion for precision and quality in every detail? Our Inspection Technician III role in Colorado Springs plays a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in our cutting-edge operations. This position demands a relentless commitment to perfection and offers the opportunity to showcase your expertise in inspection methodologies while contributing to the success of our dynamic team.

Our Specialty Seating Systems team is recognized as a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of a broad spectrum of aerospace specialty seating products. Our Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) is credited with saving more than 680 lives since its 1978 introduction. ACES 5 is the latest addition to the Collins Aerospace family which incorporates significant safety and cost saving upgrades compared to the legacy ACES II.

What You Will Do

• Inspect in-process assemblies and material to ensure compliance to drawing, or customer directed specifications

• Use of mechanical inspection tools and gages (Measurement and Test Equipment) as necessary, for specific inspection operations

• Uses and interprets the Material Resource Planning (MRP) system

• Reports non- conformance, using the Non-conforming Material Reporting system

• Assists Quality Management, as directed

• Inspects manufactured products, purchased samples, materials and parts, control samples, processes, or test data for conformity to blueprints, specifications and standards

• Identify product items as accepted or rejected

• Reports inspection results and substandard conditions on appropriate forms or SAP

• Informs lead/supervision of abnormal situations

• Assists in cross training of new hires and trainees

• Ensures quality product utilizing Collins quality procedures

• Adheres to all Collins rules and codes of conduct

• Looks for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace

• Applies intermediate skills and solves basic problems.

•  Provides continuous improvement ideas to support lean and CORE initiatives

• Consistently meet attendance standards

• The shift hours for this role will be 6:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. plus potential overtime

• May perform other job duties as required and available for overtime as necessary

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Access (ATF) Clearance is required.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

• Have knowledge of marking requirements and be able to use part making tools and resources to ensure part/assembly traceability.

• Must be able to use calipers, micrometers, and other hand tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Standard inspection tooling and techniques (gauge pins, height stands, micrometers, calipers).

• First Article Inspection experience – AS9102 standard.

• GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerancing) drawing experience.

• Machine parts inspection preferred.

• Inspection of aerospace and/or military parts preferred.

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 separ