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Quality Control Specialist IV Jobs in El Monte, CA at East West Bank
Brand Overview:
maurices is a women’s apparel retailer that celebrates feel good fashion for real life. It’s committed to its service with style promise and offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0-24, maurices is famous for its versatile styles including key categories such as denim, dresses, tops, and more. Established in 1931, maurices operates 935 stores in communities across North America. Discover even more fashion at maurices.com.
Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Product Quality Assurance Manager (apparel) – maurices to join our team located at our Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802.
Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life™ to hometowns across North America? Join our family of amazing individuals in our corporate office in Duluth, Minnesota, ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2019. Since 1931, we’ve helped women look and feel their best every day — making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today!
Position Overview:
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading quality assurance & product integrity efforts for the organization, ultimately ensuring all product meets brand standards for design, fit, fabric performance, and construction.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain oversight of quality standards, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistent product quality from concept to delivery.
Manages oversight of final inspections and ensures adherence to quality standards and compliance with AQL (Acceptable Quality Limits).
Collaborate with strategic sourcing partners, technical design, sourcing, raw materials, and merchandising teams to address quality issues early in the development process.
Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions on quality defects and returns; communicate findings to internal teams and vendors.
Manage third-party inspection agencies and quality audit schedules for domestic and overseas factories.
Evaluate and approve fabrics and trims, ensuring consistency in performance, colorfastness, shrinkage, and durability.
Review and analyze returns and customer feedback to identify trends and drive improvements.
Train internal teams and vendor partners on quality expectations and inspection protocols.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards for women’s apparel.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Textile Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of quality management experience in the apparel industry, with a strong focus on women’s fashion.
In-depth knowledge of garment construction, textile performance, and fit evaluation.
Experience with factory audits, AQL standards, and working with overseas manufacturing partners.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; PLM or ERP systems knowledge is a plus.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Preferred Experience:
Previous experience working with a women’s specialty apparel or related retail brand.
Familiarity with sustainability and compliance initiatives in apparel manufacturing.
The compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements. The range of pay budgeted for this role is: $85,000 – 110,000 annualized, with additional incentive compensation and benefits.
Location:
Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802
Position Type:
Regular/Full time
Pay Range:
Annual Salary: $85,000.00 – $110,000.00
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.
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Title: Quality Control Specialist IV
Company: East West Bank
Location: El Monte, CA
