Inspector

Flowserve Corporation; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation is seeking an Inspector in Kalamazoo, MI to perform documented inspections of parts and assemblies, verify conformance to drawings and specifications, and support QA processes across manufacturing, assembly and testing.

The role requires 3–5 years in quality inspection, strong attention to detail, and experience with precision measuring equipment. It offers a full-time on-site position with shift flexibility and a route to continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years in quality inspection or related environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform documented dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Verify conformance of materials and components to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Inspect products throughout machining, assembly, and testing operations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain complete quality records.
• Identify and document non-conforming conditions using the QN process within SAP.
• Support investigations related to quality concerns, discrepancies, and non-conforming materials.
• Review and verify project quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Utilize inspection equipment and measuring devices to validate dimensional and visual requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to address quality concerns.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable industry, customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional quality assurance and inspection duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Dimensional measurement

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

CMMs

Job description

Inspector

Req ID: R-21783

Job Location

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Work Schedule

• Training Schedule: 1st Shift for approximately 6 months
• Permanent Assignment: 2nd Shift
• Permanent Shift Hours: 4:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• Shift Premium: Eligible for applicable shift differential premium pay
• Full-Time Position

Your Role and Impact

The Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring Flowserve products meet customer, engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for performing documented inspections, verifying product conformance to drawings and specifications, and supporting quality assurance processes throughout manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform documented dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Verify conformance of materials and components to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Inspect products throughout machining, assembly, and testing operations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain complete quality records.
• Identify and document non-conforming conditions using the Quality Notification (QN) process within SAP.
• Support investigations related to quality concerns, discrepancies, and non-conforming materials.
• Review and verify project quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Utilize inspection equipment and measuring devices to validate dimensional and visual requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to address quality concerns.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable industry, customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional quality assurance and inspection duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three to five years of experience in quality inspection, machining, manufacturing, assembly, welding, or related industrial environments.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to identify non-conforming materials and document inspection

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding inspection, welding processes, and quality requirements.
• Experience with Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) methods and inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with national and international quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience utilizing inspection equipment commonly found in machining, assembly, and testing operations.
• Experience using SAP or similar quality management and ERP systems.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

What We Can Offer You

At Flowserve, you’ll find a range of options to fit your, and your family’s, needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you’re in.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance

Benefits may vary by job, location, and/or collective bargaining agreement.