Apparel Product Quality Specialist

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responsible in building and executing foundational QA processes, infrastructure, technical standards and training for Meijer’s Own Brand Quality Program for Apparel products.
• Develop and maintain product requirements and construction standards for general wearing apparel.
• Create and refine testing protocols, aligning with apparel industry best practices.
• Partner with the Apparel Compliance Specialist to ensure regulatory requirements are accurately reflected in testing protocols and tech packs.
• Coordinate with testing labs and vendors to ensure products are tested and inspected according to Meijer protocols and standards.
• Review testing and inspection failures, conduct root‑cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Acting business lead for quality assurance related best practices for apparel.
• Work with overseas agents, direct vendors, and manufacturers to align on quality expectations and resolve production issues.
• Support vendor qualification efforts and contribute to the development of Meijer’s vendor scorecard and quality management system.
• Participate in the selection of approved labs and provide input on vendor and manufacturer capability assessments.
• Communicate with internal teams, stores, vendors, labs and overseas agents on quality topics, production issues, and product investigations.
• Execute quality initiatives and program direction as defined by the QA Apparel Manager.
• Lead post‑launch product evaluation strategies, including analysis of customer returns, complaints, and in‑store product reviews.
• Identify quality risks early and recommend preventive actions.
• Contribute to the development of scalable QA processes and tools that improve product consistency and reduce defects.
• Provide technical guidance to cross‑functional partners to strengthen product integrity across categories.
• This job profile is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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What You'll Bring With You:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for a degree in Apparel and Textile Technology and Quality Assurance
• 7 years of direct Apparel quality assurance experience in a retail or private‑label environment, with strong leadership in quality initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration preferred
• At least 3 years of experience guiding or leading quality functions or initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of apparel quality management systems and preventive QA practices.
• Working knowledge of AQL standards and their application specific to the Apparel industry.
• Solid understanding of garment construction for cut‑and‑sew knits, sweater knits, wovens, denim and related materials.
• Experience partnering with overseas agents, indirect vendors, and global manufacturers.
• Proven ability to identify quality risks early and implement effective preventive actions.
• Thrives in building new processes and influencing adoption in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to produce accurate, high‑quality work quickly and support others in doing the same.
• Comfortable working across all divisions and organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint; PLM experience is a plus.
• Strong independent problem‑solving, analytical, and assessment skills.
• Professional Quality Certifications preferred (ASQ CQE, CRE, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)