Quality Inspector - Flint Area

Quality Inspector | Flint, MI

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

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as a quality inspector? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Flint area seeking Quality Inspectors to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Flint in Genesee County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Corunna, Swartz Creek, Clio, and Flushing.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Flint area seeking Quality Inspectors who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Record inspection results and complete inspection reports.
• Document defects and flag nonconforming parts for review.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or similar certification.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

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

Why The Pivot Group Network

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

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.