Quality Control Specialist – Accessories

CHAMPRO; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Holidays

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Champro Sports is seeking a Quality Control Specialist – Accessories to lead QC planning, inspection management, and collaborative quality reporting with manufacturing partners. You will drive corrective actions and continuous improvement to ensure product quality from development to shipment.

The role emphasizes coordinating with Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and factory partners, using SPA or similar systems, and maintaining thorough quality documentation for accessories in a

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in quality control or quality assurance, preferably within accessories, consumer products, sporting goods, apparel accessories, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and third-party inspection agencies.
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, inspection procedures, and sampling techniques.
• Experience creating inspection plans, testing protocols, and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret inspection reports and identify root causes of quality issues.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work effectively across multiple cultures and manufacturing partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and quality management systems; SPA or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple products, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control Planning: Own and manage the QC plan for accessory products from development through final shipment.
• Develop, document, and maintain detailed inspection procedures and testing plans for each product.
• Create and document product-specific sampling plans based on quality requirements, production volume, and risk assessment.
• Ensure QC standards, inspection criteria, and testing requirements are communicated clearly to internal teams and factory partners.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

Excel

Communication

Tools

SPA system

Job description

About Us:

Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

Position:

The Quality Control Specialist – Accessories is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality control processes for accessory products from initial production through final shipment. This role ensures products meet company quality standards by creating inspection and testing protocols, reviewing inspection results, coordinating corrective actions, and serving as the primary quality liaison with manufacturing partners. The Quality Control Specialist works closely with Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and factory partners to proactively identify quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure consistent product quality.

Your Role:

Quality Control Planning

• Own and manage the quality control (QC) plan for accessory products from development through final shipment.
• Develop, document, and maintain detailed inspection procedures and testing plans for each product.
• Create and document product-specific sampling plans based on quality requirements, production volume, and risk assessment.
• Ensure QC standards, inspection criteria, and testing requirements are communicated clearly to internal teams and factory partners.

Inspection Management

• Enter QC sampling plan in the SPA system for each shipment.
• Review internal inspection reports submitted by quality inspectors to verify compliance with established quality standards.
• Ensure inspection documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained according to company standards.

Factory Communication & Quality Reporting

• Prepare and distribute quality inspection reports to factory partners.
• Communicate inspection findings, non-conformances, and corrective action requirements in a timely manner.
• Partner with factories to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes.

Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate investigations into product quality issues and determine root causes.
• Manage follow-up activities including inventory disposition, quarantine actions, rework decisions, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor corrective action effectiveness and ensure issues are resolved prior to shipment.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance product quality and reduce recurring defects.

Work Experience:

• 1–3 years of quality control or quality assurance experience, preferably within accessories, consumer products, sporting goods, apparel accessories, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and third-party inspection agencies.
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, inspection procedures, and sampling techniques.
• Experience creating inspection plans, testing protocols, and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret inspection reports and identify root causes of quality issues.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple cultures and manufacturing partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and quality management systems; experience with SPA or similar product management systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple products, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Company Culture:

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions