Product Quality Specialist

Commando, LLC; Burlington (VT); Hybride; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commando is looking for a detail-oriented Product Quality Specialist to help ensure our products meet our quality standards from pre-production through finished goods. The role supports both domestic and international production and works closely with vendors, internal teams, and third-party inspection partners.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and has a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a training-friendly environment.
• Experience in quality assurance or apparel manufacturing is a plus but not required.

Responsabilités

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Coordinate third-party inspections with QIMA, SGS, and other partners and review reports.
• Manage in-house wear testing, including coordination, tracking, and reviews.
• Identify quality concerns and communicate findings to relevant teams and vendors.
• Review and approve bulk materials prior to shipment and TOP samples.

Description du poste

Commando is looking for a detail-oriented Product Quality Specialist to help ensure our products meet our quality standards from pre-production through finished goods.

This role supports both domestic and international production and works closely with vendors, internal teams, and third-party inspection partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and has a strong eye for detail. Apparel or quality experience is helpful, but not required - we're willing to train the right person who is eager to learn and has the skills and mindset to be successful in the role.

Location

South Burlington, VT

Starting Pay

$20.00 hourly

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to ensure they meet Commando quality standards and product specifications.


• Coordinate third-party inspections with QIMA, SGS, and other partners, and review inspection reports.


• Manage in-house wear testing, including coordination, tracking, and reviews.


• Identify quality concerns and communicate findings clearly to the appropriate teams and vendors.


• Review and approve bulk materials prior to shipment.
  Request, track, review, fit, and approve TOP samples.


• Communicate with domestic and international vendors regarding samples, materials, approvals, timelines, and quality concerns.


• Maintain organized sample logs and sample storage.


• Review vendor-sourced materials and substitutions for previously approved materials.


• Review and approve substitute thread colors and other production materials.

Production Support

• Support in-house production, including material organization, trimming and tagging, fabric layout, and other hands-on production activities.


• Partner with the Manager, In-House Manufacturing & Quality and other teams to support quality and production priorities.

Assist with other projects and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently, use good judgment, and follow through on responsibilities.


• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn.


• Experience in quality assurance, apparel manufacturing, product inspection, or a related field is a plus but not required.