Quality Control Associate

Brilliant Earth; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the jewelry industry is seeking a Quality Control Associate to join their team in Secaucus, NJ. This role involves ensuring that every product meets high standards of quality and craftsmanship through quality assurance practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in jewelry manufacturing and be skilled in utilizing MES/ERP systems. Join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, attention to detail, and career growth.

Benefits

Career Growth

Diverse, mission-minded team

Lifestyle Spending Account

Continued Education

Employee Discounts

Mental Wellness Perks

Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience with jewelry production/manufacturing processes.
• Ability to utilize computer skills and MES/ERP systems.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute quality assurance best practices to ensure product standards.
• Perform finishing and cleaning for fine jewelry.
• Meet daily processing timelines and quotas.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MES/ERP systems

Job description

Quality Control Associate- Brilliant Earth, Secaucus, NJ

Team Overview:

Our Jewelry team is dedicated to delivering excellence from the time a customer places an order to the moment a customer opens their package. The team coordinates and executes day-to-day operations of jewelry production, while maintaining strong relationships with our partners. Join our team of committed problem solvers who are passionate about ensuring that every Brilliant Earth purchase meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

To learn more about what it means to be a member of our Operations team, click here to check out our recent blog post!

The targeted budget for this position is $24/hour. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Execute quality assurance best practices to ensure products meet Brilliant Earth’s high-quality standards.
• Perform finishing and cleaning for fine jewelry products, including rhodium plating, ultra sonic and steaming.
• Adhere to guidelines to ensure gemstones and metals are handled properly.
• Perform data entry in our ERP/MES systems, ensuring accurate product tracking in the system.
• Meet daily processing timelines and quotas.
• Communicate and work cross-functionally with other teams, providing updates on status, issues and concerns.
• Maintain the workspace in a clean, organized and efficient manner.
• Adhere to product security and safety protocol and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Experience physically working with Jewelry and knowledge of Jewelry production / manufacturing processes.
• Computer skills and ability utilize MES/ERP systems
• Highly organized with a focus on execution and exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional time management skills and accountability
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with demonstrated communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products
• Ability to safely access the workspace, which requires walking up 1 flight of stairs
• B1 level English Proficiency (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

What We Offer:

At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including:

• Career Growth.We want to see you sparkle! Through regular 1-1’s with your manager, a variety of training opportunities, and an annual 360 review process for all employees, our leaders are dedicated to creating clear pathways for growth. Ask the hiring team for more information on how Brilliant Earth creates a culture of collaboration and growth during your interview conversations!
• Diverse, mission-minded team.We were founded to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. Learn more about our impact and team diversityHere!
• Lifestyle Spending Account.At Brilliant Earth, we're committed to your well-being. Enjoycompany reimbursements for eligible wellness expenses, such as gym memberships,massage, counseling, and more!
• Continued Education.Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professionalskills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.
• Employee Discounts.As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generousdiscount on our jewelry.
• Mental Wellness Perks.We offer access to mental health resources, such as self-care appsand seminars. Our Employee Assistance program offers 24/7 access to counseling!
• Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In addition to our giving back programs,our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.We offer multiple plans to choose from, including a $0 monthly premium option for employee health insurance and employer HSA contributions. Insurance kicks in on the first day of your 2ndmonth!
• 401k match.We know that saving for the future is important.That's why we offer agenerous 401k match.
• Paid Time Off.We know it’s important to recharge and relax - you’ll accrue 3 weeksof PTO in your first year.
• Parental Leave.We aim to support our growing families. Employees can utilize our paid parental leave to bond and care for their new additions.
• Disability and Life insurance.100% employer-paid.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.

How to Apply & What to Expect:

Everyone at Brilliant Earth has a voice – we want to hear yours! If you are interested in growing with Brilliant Earth, send us a resume and cover letter letting us know why you are interested in joining our mission and our team. Please include a sentence about your favorite shape of diamond.

You’ll receive an email when we’ve received your application, and can expect an update within a week of applying.

The interview process for this role includes a phone call with the recruiting team and an on-site interview with our VP, Product Operations.

More About Us:

At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we're searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.

Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].