Quality Inspector
About the Role
Our client is an established leader in high-performance technical apparel and specialized footwear, renowned for combining artisanal craftsmanship with cutting-edge manufacturing. Trusted by elite performers globally, they are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to safeguard their exceptional product standards.
In this role, you will play a critical part on the production front line, overseeing quality assurance across handcrafted footwear and technical stretch garments designed for world-class performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct incoming, in-line, and final inspections on technical footwear and performance apparel using AQL statistical sampling methods.
- Audit handcrafted construction details and critical product elements, including structural symmetry, material flexibility, binding, and stitching.
- Inspect raw materials and textiles against technical specification sheets, assessing fabric hand-feel, elastic recovery, tensile strength, and color consistency.
- Utilize precision measuring tools (such as calipers and thickness gauges) to validate finished product dimensions against grading specs and size charts.
- Identify, document, and classify defects through formal Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), collaborating with production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector or QC Technician within footwear manufacturing or technical apparel production.
- Solid understanding of footwear assembly (lasting, bonding, stitching) and garment construction (stretch fabrics, seam tension, stitch density).
- Proficiency with standard AQL sampling tables (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859-1) and precision measuring equipment.
- Proven ability to read and interpret detailed technical specification sheets, production grading packages, and blueprints.
- Exceptional visual acuity, tactile sensitivity, and meticulous attention to detail.
Nice to Have
- Prior quality assurance experience specifically related to dance footwear, specialized performance shoes, or technical activewear.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Competitive monthly compensation.
- Clean, structured, and modern manufacturing environment.
- The opportunity to work with specialized, market-leading performance products.