Hybrid Apparel Quality Lead & Process Architect

Meijer Inc.; Gaylord (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is seeking an Apparel QA Specialist to establish QA infrastructure for Own Brand Softlines and to partner with Product Development, Sourcing, Compliance, and global vendors to ensure quality, safety, and performance across products.

The role emphasizes building standards, testing protocols, and leading QA initiatives with a hybrid schedule: Monday–Wednesday in Grand Rapids, MI, and Thursday–Friday remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preference for Apparel/Textile QA背景
• 7+ years apparel QA experience in retail/private-label
• Strong leadership in quality initiatives and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Build and execute QA processes, infrastructure, standards, and training for Meijer Own Brand Apparel
• Develop product requirements and construction standards
• Create testing protocols aligned with industry best practices
• Coordinate with labs and vendors to ensure testing per Meijer protocols
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Provide guidance to cross-functional partners on product integrity

Skills

QA leadership

Apparel quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Lab coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Textile Quality Assurance

Tools

PLM

MS Office

Job description

Meijer is seeking an Apparel QA Specialist to establish QA infrastructure for Own Brand Softlines and to partner with Product Development, Sourcing, Compliance, and global vendors to ensure quality, safety, and performance across products.

The role emphasizes building standards, testing protocols, and leading QA initiatives with a hybrid schedule: Monday–Wednesday in Grand Rapids, MI, and Thursday–Friday remote.