Quality Assurance Manager, Home
Core
Leading quality execution across product development and production to ensure products meet design, safety, construction, and regulatory standards for a direct-to-consumer home goods brand.
Role type
Senior Quality Assurance Manager (Home Goods)
Builds
High-quality home textiles, furnishings, and hardlines products
Domain
Retail / Home Goods / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality Assurance management, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Total Quality Management (TQM), defect reduction, supplier quality management, team leadership, regulatory compliance, product testing protocols
Preferred skills
Experience with major U.S. retailers, Home Textiles/Hardlines categories
Technologies
FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Product Development to identify quality risks; Ensure products meet design intent, safety standards, and regulatory compliance; Conduct and support Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA); Develop and implement product testing protocols and inspection plans; Execute and oversee testing and inspection plans; Maintain governance of Test Protocols and Inspection Plans; Stay current on applicable regulations and industry best practices; Lead and develop a team of Quality Assurance professionals; Drive defect reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers and production partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
