Quality Inspector | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 - $77,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in quality inspector? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in St. Johns seeking experienced Quality Inspectors.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in St. Johns seeking experienced Quality Inspectors. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM) to verify product specifications against blueprints.
• Document inspection results accurately, identifying and reporting non-conformances and defects.
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final product inspections according to control plans and quality standards.
• Initiate and track non-conformance reports (NCRs) and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure all products comply with established quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.
• Maintain calibration records for inspection tools and equipment, ensuring their accuracy and proper function.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficient in using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify visual and dimensional defects.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry standards.
• Experience in documenting inspection results and non-conformances.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician)
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience operating or programming a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with specific Quality Management System (QMS) software

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Quality Technician, Inspection Technician, Product Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Inspector, Visual 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.