Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance professional will be responsible for ensuring that all home furnishing products meet internal and customer-specified quality standards. The role includes overseeing quality control processes across the production chain—from raw material to finished goods—while working closely with production, design, and merchandising teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Systems & Standards:
• Implement, monitor, and improve quality control and assurance systems.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO, AQL, Oeko-Tex, GOTS, etc.).
• Develop SOPs and quality manuals specific to home furnishing products.
• Inspection & Testing:
• Conduct in-line, mid-line, and final product inspections.
• Perform fabric and finished goods testing for parameters like colorfastness, GSM, shrinkage, stitching, finishing, etc.
• Monitor incoming raw material and trim quality.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain detailed quality records, inspection reports, and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) logs.
• Report deviations and non-conformities to relevant departments.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify root causes of quality issues and work cross-functionally to resolve them.
• Assist in training floor staff on quality practices and continuous improvement methods.
• Customer Compliance & Audits:
• Ensure products meet buyer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with customer audits and third-party inspections.
• Team Coordination:
• Liaise with design, sourcing, and production teams to ensure quality at all stages.
• Train and supervise quality inspectors and quality control staff.

Key Requirements:

• Education:
• Degree/Diploma in Textile Engineering / Apparel Technology / Quality Management or related fields.
• Experience:
• 3–8 years of experience in QA/QC in the textile industry, preferably in home furnishing or made-ups.
• Experience with exports, international buyers, and compliance standards is a plus.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of textile testing parameters and industry standards.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with good documentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and QA tools.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (preferred but not mandatory).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person