Quality Assurance Technician - Apparel

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supports the QA team in maintaining processes, infrastructure, and training programs.
• Maintains processes, infrastructure, and training programs that help ensure Meijer Own Brand apparel and softlines products meet customer expectations for quality and safety.
• Supports the development of product standards for apparel and softlines tech packs.
• Supports the creation and ongoing maintenance of testing protocols for apparel and softlines products.
• Supports the Apparel Regulatory Specialist to ensure regulatory requirements are accurately incorporated into testing protocols and tech packs.
• Coordinates with testing labs and manufacturers to ensure products are evaluated in accordance with Meijer quality standards.
• Reviews apparel testing failures and supports the QA team in implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborates with Technical Designers to help maintain garment construction standards.
• Supports lab selection processes and assists with activities related to vendor and manufacturer evaluation.
• Communicates with Meijer team members, vendors, and overseas agents to support apparel quality initiatives and requirements.
• Executes directives from the QA Manager that support the strategic direction of the business.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for a degree in Apparel and Textile Technology or Design.
• 3 years of related experience in apparel quality assurance at the retail level.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Strong knowledge of apparel quality management systems.
• Familiarity with garment construction standards and approaches for a variety of fabrics including cut & sew knits, sweater knits and wovens.
• Experience working with overseas agents, indirect vendors and manufacturers.
• Ability to proactively recognize and address potential issues which could impact merchandise quality.
• A positive individual who thrives on building new processes and influencing others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Able to generate accurate work product quickly as requested and influence others to do the same.
• Able to work across all divisions and levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SharePoint.
• Experience working with PLM systems a plus.
• Proven ability to independently problem solve, analyze and assess.

Pay

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday in Grand Rapids MI office, Thursday-Friday remote.

Benefits

• Meijer Rewards Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth