Quality Inspector - Byron Center Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Byron Center, MI is recruiting a Quality Inspector to join manufacturing partners in West Michigan. This role focuses on visual and dimensional inspections, ensuring product conformance to specifications and customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in quality inspection, blueprints/ GD&T familiarity, and experience with calipers, micrometers and gauges. The position offers a salary range of $52,000 to $79,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong understanding of GD&T concepts.
• Detail-oriented inspection and non-conformance identification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify product specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality data records.
• Identify and tag non-conforming materials and initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures.
• Perform first-article inspections and in-process checks according to control plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Measuring tools

Visual inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $52,000 - $79,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in quality inspector? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Byron Center seeking experienced Quality Inspectors.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Byron Center region seeking Quality Inspectors. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify product specifications.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain detailed records of quality data.
• Identify and tag non-conforming materials; initiate and follow through on corrective action requests.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures.
• Perform first-article inspections and in-process checks according to control plans and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schecharts, and technical documents
• Familiarity with various measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles
• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and identify non-conformances

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Inspector, QA Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QC Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Inspector, Product Quality Inspector, Incoming Quality Inspector, Final Quality Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, QA Technician, Quality Control Technician, QC Technician

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.