Quality Control Specialist
Core
Oversee embroidery decoration quality across pre-production, inventory receive, and final shipping at a third-party facility to ensure defect-free products for customers.
Role type
Quality Control Specialist (Embroidery/Textile Manufacturing)
Builds
High-quality embroidered apparel and accessories for Quince consumers
Domain
Retail / Apparel Manufacturing / Textile Decoration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Embroidery production knowledge, vendor management, visual inspection, defect analysis, data tracking, written communication, CAD software proficiency
Preferred skills
Heat transfer/screen printing experience, Madera thread color matching, Quality Assurance certification
Technologies
Wilcom, Tajima, Hatch, Cadence, Printavo, Google Sheets
Responsibilities
Review art proofs and sew-out samples against specifications; manage third-party decorator relationships and conduct production inspections; perform final shipping inspections for defects; track quality metrics and document defect trends; conduct daily quality audits and root cause analysis; maintain audit trails and photographic records; coordinate with order management on quality-driven delivery risks
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level specialist