Manufacturing Quality Specialist (Consumer Products)
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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
• 4–8+ 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
Apply Now: nechi@maiplacement.com