Inspector

Flowserve Corporation•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

The Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring Flowserve products meet customer, engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements. The role performs documented inspections, verifies product conformance to drawings and specifications, and supports quality assurance throughout manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations. The position is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Training is scheduled on first shift for approximately six months, followed by a permanent assignment on second shift. Permanent shift hours are listed as 4:30 AM–3:00 PM, and the position is eligible for applicable shift differential premium pay.

Requirements

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 using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to identify non-conforming materials and document inspection findings.

Nice To Haves

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 using 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.

Responsibilities

Perform documented dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of parts and assemblies.
Verify that materials and components conform to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
Inspect products throughout machining, assembly, and testing operations to ensure quality standards are met.
Accurately document inspection results 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.
Use inspection equipment and measuring devices to validate dimensional and visual requirements.
Work 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.