Quality Assurance Specialist

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Organization: BIBA Fashion

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Education:

• BE / B.Tech in Textile Engineering (mandatory)
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (mandatory)

About the Role

The Specialist – Quality Assurance will be responsible for ensuring product quality standards across the Kashida business unit, from raw material inspection to final product release. This role demands strong technical knowledge in textiles, hands-on quality control expertise, and the ability to implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Inspection

• Conduct in-line and final inspections of fabrics, embellishments, and finished garments.
• Develop and maintain quality control checklists and inspection standards for Kashida products.
• Ensure all incoming materials meet defined quality specifications before production.

Process Improvement

• Use Lean Six Sigma tools to identify defects, reduce rework, and improve first-pass yield.
• Implement preventive measures to address recurring quality issues.
• Collaborate with production and sourcing teams to streamline processes for efficiency and cost savings.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to BIBA quality standards, industry norms, and buyer requirements.
• Maintain updated documentation of quality parameters, test reports, and corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive improvement programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with design, merchandising, and production teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Support vendor quality audits and capacity building.
• Provide technical guidance to the QA team and factory partners.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of textiles, embroidery, and garment manufacturing.
• Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodology for problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience in inspection processes, quality tools, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• First-Pass Quality Rate (%)
• Defect Rate (PPM)
• Number of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) closed on time
• Vendor Quality Rating Score
• Reduction in rework and wastage (%)