Quality Control Specialist - Fashion

Salt; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt in Dubai is seeking an outstanding Quality Assurance & Control professional to join our growing Buying and Merchandising team. You will design and implement QC systems, manage supplier audits, and ensure compliance with GCC testing requirements.

You will review samples, maintain inspection records, lead QC inspectors, and train sales and product teams on quality standards and product care. This role offers an exciting path to drive improvements and cost savings across the QC/QA process.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining QC systems and SOPs for fashion/retail.
• Familiarity with GCC testing requirements and regional compliance.
• Ability to review samples, create spec sheets, and track QA metrics.
• Proven track record in supplier development and factory audits.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QC systems and SOPs.
• Review samples, create spec sheets and gold seal forms.
• Conduct factory audits and supplier evaluations; CAPA as needed.
• Coordinate product testing and maintain QC reports and logs.
• Lead QC inspectors; mentor colleagues and train teams.

Skills

QC systems

SOPs

GCC testing

AQL standards

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Factory audits

Packaging & labeling

Job description

My client are a very exciting womenswear retailer in the Middle East. They are looking for an outstanding QC to join their growing Buying and Merchandising team.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Develop, implement, and maintain QC systems and SOPs
• Aware of Testing requirements required in the GCC
• Review samples, create Spec Sheet and Gold Seal Forms
• In line and end of line QC review/ review of Factory Reports, ensure adherence to AQL standards, product specifications, and approved samples.
• QA, suggest improvements and look for costs savings across the QC/QA process.
• Manage Packaging & labelling, and compliance requirements

Supplier & Factory Audits

• Conduct regular factory audits, supplier evaluations, and capability assessments.
• Support vendor development to improve quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Address quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action plans (CAPA).

Testing & Documentation

• Coordinate product testing
• Maintain detailed QC reports, inspection records, test results, and non-conformance logs.
• Prepare quality documentation for clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Lead and mentor QC inspectors and quality teams.
• Work closely with Buying and Sales Teams
• Provide Training to sales Team on Products, Materials, Product care