Meijer
Apparel Product Quality Specialist
Grand Rapids, MI
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
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About the role
- As a family company, we serve people and communities.
- Meijer Rewards - 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!
- Position will follow our hybrid schedule: Monday-Wednesday in Grand Rapids MI office, Thursday-Friday remote.
Responsibilities
- Responsible in building and executing foundational QA processes, infrastructure, technical standards and training for Meijer's Own Brand Quality Program for Apparel products.
- Create and refine testing protocols, aligning with apparel industry best practices.
- Acting business lead for quality assurance related best practices for apparel.
- Support vendor qualification efforts and contribute to the development of Meijer's vendor scorecard and quality management system.
- Lead post‑launch product evaluation strategies, including analysis of customer returns, complaints, and in‑store product reviews.
- Develop and maintain product requirements and construction standards for general wearing apparel.
- Partner with the Apparel Compliance Specialist to ensure regulatory requirements are accurately reflected in testing protocols and tech packs.
- Provide technical guidance to cross‑functional partners to strengthen product integrity across categories.
- 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.
Nice to have
- 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.
- Comfortable working across all divisions and organizational levels.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
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