Quality Assurance Specialist

Job title:

Quality Assurance Specialist

Company

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment

Job description

DescriptionMy client- an ever-growing Licensing business, are looking to hire within their Quality team.You will play an integral part in ensuring all garments and accessories meet the required quality standards before production, during production, and prior to shipment.The /QA specialist plays a key role in monitoring product specifications, identifying defects, ensuring compliance with brand requirements, and implementing continuous improvement measures across the production process.This is a fast paced role, but would suit anyone who is keen to enhance their skills across sports and lifestyle product.Quality Assurance Specialist- The Role:

• Evaluate and approve garment samples, trims, and fabrics.
• Review tech packs and ensure correct interpretation of specifications by suppliers.
• Conduct risk analysis of product designs for potential quality issues.
• Conduct final random inspections (FRIs) to ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Checking through all the shipment samples.
• Receiving all the Inspection reports and if needed to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and implement SOPs and quality checklists for internal teams and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) standards.
• Maintain records of inspection findings and prepare quality reports.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure product quality compliance.
• Train vendor QC teams on brand standards and best practices.
• Support on-boarding of new vendors with quality expectations and processes.
• Collaborate with design, production, and merchandising teams to ensure alignment on quality expectations.
• Provide feedback to technical and product development teams on recurring quality issues.
• Ensure production processes meet environmental and ethical standards, if applicable.
• Monitor compliance with relevant certifications (e.g. GOTS, OEKO-TEX, WRAP, etc.).
• Make sure all Test and inspection reports are in Shared File.

Quality Assurance Specialist- The Person:

• Degree/Diploma in Fashion Technology, Textile Engineering, or related field.
• Previous experience in QC/QA within the fashion or garment industry.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and textile properties.
• Familiarity with quality standards (ISO, AQL, etc.).
• Ability to identify and resolve quality issues proactively.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word) and quality management software.

This is a great opportunity that does not want to be missed. Please send your CV to m.coote@peoplemarketing.co.uk.If the e mail address is not displayed in this advert, then please contact People Marketing directly on 0115 922 3335 quoting the job reference number, and we shall supply you with the correct address.Please note that we cannot accept files in excess of 5MB.We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Expected salary

£35000 per year

Location

Watford, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:46:00 GMT

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