Jewelry QA Analyst: Inspection, SOPs & Process Lead

Brobston Group; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

David Yurman seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst to evaluate initial production, development samples, and current production against standards. You will support product quality through inspections, testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include leading initial production approvals, drafting jewelry inspection guidelines, performing XRF analysis on components and finished goods, and auditing suppliers to ensure defect-free results.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of jewelry experience
• Knowledge of jewelry manufacturing and inspection processes
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple short- and long-term projects
• GIA or similar gemology certification preferred; a bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead initial production approvals, including merchandise evaluation, documentation, analysis, and communication of results.
• Develop standard operating procedures and jewelry inspection guidelines.
• Perform XRF analysis on incoming components and finished goods, and scan diamonds in first production goods.
• Research product and process defects with Repairs, Returns, Product Engineering, Product Development, Design, Manufacturing, and Inventory teams.
• Audit products at contractors and suppliers; support sample selection, sample library transitions, product reviews, approvals, and defect documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Collaborative work

Project management

Education

GIA certification preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

David Yurman seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst to evaluate initial production, development samples, and current production against standards. You will support product quality through inspections, testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include leading initial production approvals, drafting jewelry inspection guidelines, performing XRF analysis on components and finished goods, and auditing suppliers to ensure defect-free results.