Manufacturing Quality Specialist (Consumer Products)
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manufacturing Quality Specialist (Consumer Products)
Brooklyn NY
$90K $120K (DOE)
Position Overview
A growing consumer products company is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Quality Specialist to oversee product quality throughout the production lifecycle of their small kitchen appliances. This role partners closely with R&D and manufacturing teams as well as overseas factories to ensure products meet safety compliance and performance standards before reaching the end consumer.
This is a physical product quality role focused on manufacturing not software QA.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in quality control within consumer goods manufacturing
Comfortable working with overseas factories (Asia-based preferred)
Strong focus on product safety testing and compliance
Experience collaborating with R&D / product development teams
Hands-on detail-oriented and takes ownership of quality outcomes
Flexible and responsive to cross-time-zone communication needs
Background in electronics appliances or similar consumer products strong plus
Key Responsibilities
Oversee quality control across production and manufacturing runs
Act as a key liaison between R&D teams and overseas manufacturing partners
Inspect materials components and finished goods for defects
Ensure product specifications are accurately executed from development through production
Develop and enforce quality standards testing protocols and procedures
Identify issues early and drive corrective actions with factories/vendors
Ensure all products meet regulatory and safety standards prior to distribution
Maintain reporting on quality performance testing and defect tracking
Qualifications & Must-Haves
48 years of quality control experience in consumer products
MUST have experience with physical goods manufacturing (non-software)
Experience working directly with factories / overseas manufacturers
Strong understanding of product testing safety and compliance
Ability to interpret product specs and technical requirements
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to align with overseas production teams
Experience with electronics or appliance-related products preferred
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Mai Placement is an executive recruitment firm specializing in placing high-level candidates across diverse industries by leveraging industry-specific expertise and an intuitive, research-backed matching process geared toward long-term success.
