<p><strong>Quality Assurance Coordinator</strong></p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Manufacturing</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $70K - $90K + benefits</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid 3x onsite in Los Angeles, CA required. approximately 10% international travel required</p><p><strong>Nice to have: </strong>Bilingual in Spanish/English </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will oversee strategic quality assurance processes and collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to lead quality systems development and grow into a leadership role within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct inspections of incoming goods to ensure compliance with quality standards.</p><p>• Manage supplier quality by maintaining strong relationships and monitoring their performance.</p><p>• Perform factory audits and inspections to verify adherence to established processes and procedures.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and maintain systems that comply with ISO standards and other applicable regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with global teams to enhance quality assurance practices across production facilities.</p><p>• Travel to international production sites approximately every five weeks to oversee quality processes.</p><p>• Work closely with sourcing, production, and compliance teams to ensure operational efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in building and improving quality control systems within the organization.</p><p>• Provide strategic input to align quality assurance processes with organizational goals.</p><p>• Support the growth and development of the Quality Control team, fostering leadership potential</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Quality Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high standards of quality across processes, systems, and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and passionate about continuous improvement, with a strong background in quality management and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead investigations into discrepancies, identifying root causes and ensuring timely resolution and documentation.<br>• Support quality initiatives by developing and improving administrative processes and driving continuous improvement efforts.<br>• Collaborate with teams to identify and address inefficiencies within internal workflows.<br>• Manage and enhance the electronic Quality Management System, including designing workflows and providing staff training.<br>• Develop and implement effective training programs, including creating training materials and evaluating their success.<br>• Oversee and expand the supplier approval program, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.<br>• Design and monitor product quality initiatives as part of supplier quality management.<br>• Conduct supplier audits, including site visits for third-party logistics providers.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to promote adherence to industry regulations and best practices.