Quince
Quality Control Specialist
United States - Santa Fe Springs, CA · Full-time · Posted Jul 8, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years required; 5+ years preferred.
About the job
Oversee embroidery quality from pre-production approval through decorator operations and final shipping inspection, documenting defects and driving corrective actions with partners.
What you'll do
- Review proofs and sew-out samples, approving or rejecting work against order specifications.
- Inspect production and finished items; identify non-conforming work and route it for rework or disposal.
- Track quality records and defect trends, conduct audits with decorators, and coordinate corrective actions.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of experience in embroidery production, quality control, or decoration operations, with hands-on knowledge of embroidery standards.
- Proficiency with embroidery software (Wilcom, Tajima, Hatch, or similar) for file review and digitizing verification.
- Proficient with Cadence, Printavo, Google Sheets, and photography documentation systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to stand for extended periods and perform detailed visual inspections.
Nice to have
- 5+ years in embroidery/decoration quality or production leadership.
- Experience with heat transfer, sew-on labels, or screen printing; familiarity with Madera thread colors and color-matching workflows; or Quality Assurance certification.
Pay
$24 USD base salary
Tools
Wilcom, Tajima, Hatch, Cadence, Printavo, Google Sheets, Madera
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