Quality Inspector - Hudsonville Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform visual inspections and use precision instruments to verify product specs. You will document results, quarantine non-conforming materials, and collaborate with production to resolve quality issues.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing quality inspection, familiarity with blueprints and SPC/ISO 9001, and proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years experience in quality inspection within manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schecharts, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Strong understanding of quality control principles (SPC, ISO 9001).
• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and identify defects.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of products for defects.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify product specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate with production to address quality issues.
• Conduct in-process and final product inspections.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.

Skills

Blueprint reading/schecharts

Quality control principles

Documentation

Interpreting specifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years quality inspection experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector | Hudsonville, MI

Salary Range: $51,000 - $78,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in quality inspector? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Hudsonville 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 partner with manufacturers across Hudsonville 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of products for defects.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify product specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate with production to address quality issues.
• Conduct in-process and final product inspections.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.

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, height gauges)
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and methodologies (e.g., SPC, ISO 9001)
• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and identify defects

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ certification (e.g., CMI, CQI)
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficiency in using statistical software for data analysis
• Familiarity with ERP systems for tracking quality data

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Control Inspector, QC Inspector, Product Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Inspector, Supplier Quality Inspector, QA Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector, Production Quality Inspector, Final Quality Inspector, Receiving Quality Inspector

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.