Manufacturing Quality Specialist (Consumer Products)
Brooklyn, NY
$90K – $120K (DOE)
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
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