Quality Inspector | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $74,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a quality inspector? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Lansing area seeking experienced Quality Inspectors.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Quality Inspector opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Lansing area that seek skilled Quality Inspectors. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues.
• Maintain calibration records for inspection tools and equipment.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished goods against drawings and specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other hand tools to measure parts.
• Record inspection results and complete inspection reports.
• Document defects and flag nonconforming parts for review.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and engineering drawings.

Recommended Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Basic math skills and familiarity with inspection reports.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in quality inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with coordinate measuring machines or optical comparators.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with GD&T.
• Knowledge of statistical process control.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or similar certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

First Article Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Final Inspector, CMM Operator, Quality Assurance Inspector, Dimensional Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Quality Technician, Inspection Technician

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.