Manufacturing Quality Specialist (Consumer Products)

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