Apparel Quality & Fit Specialist (Hybrid - GR, MI)

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring an Apparel Quality & Fit Technician to support quality-testing programs, data collection, and documentation across QA and Technical Design.

The role involves PLM administration, sample coordination, and coordinating testing and vendor communications to ensure product quality standards are met. The position emphasizes accurate data entry, measurement verification, and collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and third-party labs.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in apparel technical support, quality assurance, product development, garment manufacturing, sample coordination, testing administration, auditing or related Softlines experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint; PLM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports QA Product Manager with quality-program administration, including PLM administration, testing-program management, product and vendor records, quality-system documentation, operational tracking, and activities.
• Coordinates product-testing workflow by preparing testing submissions, maintaining PLM and testing trackers, monitoring due dates, and following up with laboratories, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Coordinates documentation for test failures and corrective actions by compiling information and escalating findings for disposition and corrective action planning.
• Supports store and customer product-concern reviews by coordinating samples, investigations, evaluations, and reporting; maintains records and tracks actions.
• Assists with quality assessments, audits, vendor follow-ups, corrective action plans, and seasonal quality initiatives.
• Maintains PLM information, trackers, reports, and administrative records; enters data and supporting information.
• Receives, routes, organizes, stores, and manages physical samples; maintains fit lab and storage areas.
• Communicates with Meijer teams and external partners to support timely completion of QA and Technical Design activities.
• Prepares samples for Technical Designer review and fit sessions by measuring garments against specs and recording results.
• Provides design operational support, including sample follow-up, fit session prep, and project tracking.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Apparel, Textile Science, Technical Design, Product Development, Quality Assurance, or related field

Tools

PLM

SharePoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

Meijer Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring an Apparel Quality & Fit Technician to support quality-testing programs, data collection, and documentation across QA and Technical Design.

The role involves PLM administration, sample coordination, and coordinating testing and vendor communications to ensure product quality standards are met. The position emphasizes accurate data entry, measurement verification, and collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and third-party labs.