Freelance Quality Engineer Mississauga ON / Part Time 1099 ONMISE26

SSI SCHÄFER; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI SCHÄFER in Mississauga conducts quality inspections of textiles, bedding and related soft goods to ensure compliance with specifications. Inspectors identify defects, record measurements, and document discrepancies in detailed reports.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, training in textiles or QA, and the ability to read procedures and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and relevant textile/quality coursework.
• Experience inspecting textiles, bedding, linens, or related soft goods.
• Ability to read and follow product specs and QA standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections of textiles and bedding products.
• Identify defects such as stains, tears, color variation, and labeling errors.
• Document findings clearly and prepare inspection reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Defect identification

Quality issue detection

Procedural reading

Communication skills

Independent worker

Basic computer skills

Inspection reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Textiles/QA manufacturing coursework

QA or textile inspection certifications

Tools

Inspection checklists

Measuring tools

Barcode scanners

Cameras for documentation

Job description

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and quality issues.
• Knowledge of textile materials, bedding products, and garment or soft-goods manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow inspection procedures, product specifications, and quality standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete accurate inspection reports.
• Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and digital reporting systems.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and handle bedding products during inspections.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and quality issues.
• Knowledge of textile materials, bedding products, and garment or soft-goods manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow inspection procedures, product specifications, and quality standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete accurate inspection reports.
• Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and digital reporting systems.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and handle bedding products during inspections.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training or coursework in textiles, quality assurance, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Additional certifications in quality control or textile inspection are a plus.

Experience

• Previous experience conducting quality inspections of textiles, bedding, linens, mattresses, comforters, sheets, pillows, or related soft goods.
• Experience identifying defects such as stains, tears, holes, loose threads, incorrect stitching, color variation, sizing issues, and labeling or packaging errors.
• Familiarity with fabric construction, stitching, seams, finishes, measurements, and product specifications.
• Experience using inspection checklists, measuring tools, barcode scanners, cameras, or other inspection equipment.
• Ability to document findings clearly and prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality control, product inspection, or third-party inspection services is preferred.