Incoming Inspection Technician | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $46,000 - $69,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in incoming inspection technician? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Lansing seeking skilled Incoming Inspection Technicians.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Lansing region seeking Incoming Inspection Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of incoming raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Verify received materials against purchase orders, engineering drawings, and quality specifications.
• Document inspection results, including acceptance or rejection, accurately in the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Identify, segregate, and label non-conforming materials according to established procedures.
• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for rejected materials and collaborate with suppliers/purchasing for resolution.
• Maintain calibration status of inspection tools and equipment, ensuring their proper use and care.
• Communicate inspection status and potential issues to production, purchasing, and engineering departments.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to use various precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Familiarity with quality standards, sampling plans (e.g., AQL), and non-conformance reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately identify visual and dimensional defects.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and quality system documentation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced GD&T comprehension
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for material tracking
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or similar certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Incoming Quality Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QA Inspector, Quality Technician, Materials Quality Technician, Dimensional Inspector, Supplier Quality Inspector

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.