Quality Control Inspector Jobs in South Carolina
Quality Control Inspector jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in the manufacturing corridors of Greenville, Spartanburg, and Charleston, where industries from automotive and aerospace to food processing and plastics rely on inspectors at every level from entry-line to senior quality engineer. BMW Manufacturing, Volvo Cars, and Boeing South Carolina are among the state's most established employers with ongoing quality control needs. The most in-demand specialties include dimensional inspection, ISO and AS9100 compliance, and incoming materials verification. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The QC Inspector is responsible for performing types of inspection as assigned within the plant including gauge and instrument inspection of materials goods in process and finished product.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Understands and complies with position related safety, SOPs, and work instructions especially for Lockout-Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, ISO, and Personal Protective Equipment.
- Monitors the production process at prescribed intervals to inspect the process product characteristics according to established quality control procedures.
- Inspect in-process and finished product with the use of prescribed laboratory equipment, gauges, and instruments and compares the results to the established specifications.
- Expected to read and record various process data into prescribed forms or charts.
- Verify through inspection and tests, the adherence to established specification of incoming materials, in-process product, and finished product including packaging.
- Generate action which will prevent the use of materials in the process that do not meet and conform to established specifications or have not been approved for usage.
- Verify that only approved materials, labels etc. are used in the process.
- Expected to inform maintainers and supervisors of specific quality problems and suggest possible causes or facts which will aid in their corrections and assist production personnel whenever possible.
- Perform routine checks and maintain test equipment through preventive maintenance programs prescribed by the Quality Control dept.
- Maintain work area clean and orderly.
- Direct and assist in sorting segregated and questionable material that is out of specifications and perform detailed visual inspection where considerable judgment is required to determine quality of product and limits are not clearly defined.
- Examine product, remove defectives, and place acceptable product back into line.
- Record related data as required.
- Maintain color standards and prepare run standards.
- Perform gauge maintenance, gauge verifications, gauge R and R.
- Validate printer changeovers and label changes.
- Ensure standards are in place and can meets requirements.
- Validate date codes and UPC.
- Perform camera and light tester verification, including making test cans and finding HFI cutoffs.
- Perform resampling and product segregation. Perform additional quality checks as required or directed and internal audits of quality checks.
- Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment, hand tools, and proper handling of chemicals and solvent.
- Ability to use and understand gauges and measurement tools.
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred minimum 1+ years’ experience in a quality role.
- Basic computer skills, detailed oriented.
KEY JOB COMPETENCIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Able to work 12 hour/4 day week rotating shift.
- Successfully complete pre-employment drug test and background check.
- Able to stand for a long duration of time.
- Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly.
- Able to lift 40 pounds; push/pull up to 75 pounds.
- Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes and loud noise.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or GED.
- A passing score on a combined basic skills assessment, given at the facility.
Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people with sales of $5.5 billion in 2025.
Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!
Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.
The QC Inspector is responsible for performing types of inspection as assigned within the plant including gauge and instrument inspection of materials goods in process and finished product.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Understands and complies with position related safety, SOPs, and work instructions especially for Lockout-Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, ISO, and Personal Protective Equipment.
- Monitors the production process at prescribed intervals to inspect the process product characteristics according to established quality control procedures.
- Inspect in-process and finished product with the use of prescribed laboratory equipment, gauges, and instruments and compares the results to the established specifications.
- Expected to read and record various process data into prescribed forms or charts.
- Verify through inspection and tests, the adherence to established specification of incoming materials, in-process product, and finished product including packaging.
- Generate action which will prevent the use of materials in the process that do not meet and conform to established specifications or have not been approved for usage.
- Verify that only approved materials, labels etc. are used in the process.
- Expected to inform maintainers and supervisors of specific quality problems and suggest possible causes or facts which will aid in their corrections and assist production personnel whenever possible.
- Perform routine checks and maintain test equipment through preventive maintenance programs prescribed by the Quality Control dept.
- Maintain work area clean and orderly.
- Direct and assist in sorting segregated and questionable material that is out of specifications and perform detailed visual inspection where considerable judgment is required to determine quality of product and limits are not clearly defined.
- Examine product, remove defectives, and place acceptable product back into line.
- Record related data as required.
- Maintain color standards and prepare run standards.
- Perform gauge maintenance, gauge verifications, gauge R and R.
- Validate printer changeovers and label changes.
- Ensure standards are in place and can meets requirements.
- Validate date codes and UPC.
- Perform camera and light tester verification, including making test cans and finding HFI cutoffs.
- Perform resampling and product segregation. Perform additional quality checks as required or directed and internal audits of quality checks.
- Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment, hand tools, and proper handling of chemicals and solvent.
- Ability to use and understand gauges and measurement tools.
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred minimum 1+ years’ experience in a quality role.
- Basic computer skills, detailed oriented.
KEY JOB COMPETENCIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Able to work 12 hour/4 day week rotating shift.
- Successfully complete pre-employment drug test and background check.
- Able to stand for a long duration of time.
- Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly.
- Able to lift 40 pounds; push/pull up to 75 pounds.
- Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes and loud noise.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or GED.
- A passing score on a combined basic skills assessment, given at the facility.
Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people with sales of $5.5 billion in 2025.
Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!
Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control inspector jobs across South Carolina.
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred by most employers
- Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines for dimensional inspection
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality management standards
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Knowledge of statistical process control methods and ability to document nonconformances clearly
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential recognized as a strong differentiator in South Carolina listings
Quality Control Inspector Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control inspector in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality control inspector. Most employers in the state hire candidates with a high school diploma and on-the-job experience, though an associate degree in manufacturing technology or industrial engineering technology from a technical college such as Greenville Technical College or Trident Technical College strengthens your application. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential demonstrates competency and is widely recognized by South Carolina manufacturers.
Which companies hire quality control inspectors in South Carolina?
Employers hiring quality control inspectors in South Carolina right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, First Assured Quality Systems, and SAIC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's dense concentration of automotive and aerospace manufacturers along the I-85 corridor and the Charleston coast means demand remains consistent across both large OEMs and their regional supplier networks.
Which South Carolina cities have the most quality control inspector jobs?
Sumter, Rock Hill, and Summerville have the most quality control inspector openings in South Carolina. Greenville and Spartanburg lead because the Upstate region hosts BMW Manufacturing, a large aerospace supply chain, and dozens of plastics and advanced materials plants, while Charleston's growth reflects Boeing South Carolina and the expanding port-adjacent logistics and defense manufacturing sector.
Are there remote quality control inspector jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control inspection is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site role that requires physically examining parts, operating measurement equipment, and walking production floors. About 0% of quality control inspector openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve document control, supplier auditing coordination, or quality systems management rather than floor-level inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality control inspector in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production associate or manufacturing technician role at a South Carolina plant, where you can move laterally into inspection once you understand the process. Greenville Technical College and Trident Technical College both offer short-term quality and manufacturing certificates that make candidates competitive. Large Upstate manufacturers and Boeing regularly hire for inspection assistant and quality technician roles that serve as structured on-ramps, and completing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector prep course signals seriousness to hiring managers even before you have direct inspection experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current South Carolina openings across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and food processing employers. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience level and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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