Inspector

Flowserve Chile S.p.A.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & HSA

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Flowserve in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Inspector to perform documented inspections, verify conformance to drawings, and support QA across manufacturing and testing operations. You will use precision measuring tools, read engineering drawings, document results, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

This full-time role includes a training period on the 1st shift for about 6 months, followed by a permanent 2nd

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years in quality inspection or related environments.
• Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation.
• Identify non-conforming materials and document inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform documented dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Verify materials and components meet drawings and specifications.
• Inspect products during machining, assembly, and testing to ensure quality.
• Document inspection results and maintain complete quality records.
• Identify and document non-conforming conditions using the SAP QN process.
• Support investigations related to quality concerns and non-conformances.
• Review project quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Use inspection equipment to validate dimensional and visual requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to address quality concerns.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable industry, customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and process effectiveness.
• Perform additional quality assurance and inspection duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Precision measuring tools

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP QM

CMMs

ERP systems

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.