Quality Control Engineer

Quality Control Engineer – Consumer Products (Furniture & Home Accessories)

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that consumer products meet safety standards, regulatory requirements , and customer quality expectations for the North American Market. The candidate will be working closely with product design dept, outsourced and local manufacturing , testing laboratories, suppliers, and marketing teams to ensure products are compliant, manufacturable, and market ready.

The Quality Engineer acts as a bridge between product design, suppliers , and quality control to prevent quality issues and ensure consistent product performance throughout the life cycle of the product.

Key Responsibilities

Product Safety & Risk Assessment

• Ensure products comply with consumer product safety standards and meet the customer’s quality requirements
• Identify potential safety hazards (sharp edges, tipping risk, chemical risks, load failure).
• Ensure product complies with state regulations
• Conduct risk analysis such as:
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis)
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis)
• Review product safety requirements for items such as:
• Furniture stability
• Shower curtain rod load strength
• Hook / caddy weight capacity
• Material safety and compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure products comply with applicable regulations such as:

• Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
• ASTM International standards
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Examples of regulations for consumer goods:

• CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act)
• Chemical restrictions (lead, phthalates)
• California Prop 65 requirements
• Labeling requirements
• Flammability requirements (textiles e.g. shower curtains, bedding)

Testing Methods & Product Validation

Define and verify product testing methods.

Examples:

Mechanical testing

• Load test (rod, hook, shelf, caddy)
• Drop test
• Durability cycle test
• Torque / pull force testing

Environmental testing

• Corrosion testing (salt spray for metal products)
• Humidity testing (bathroom products)
• Anti-mildew requirements

Material testing

• Fabric strength
• Coating adhesion
• Plastic impact resistance.

Manufacturing Process Quality

Understand and control supplier manufacturing processes:

Examples:

• Metal forming
• Plastic injection molding
• Powder coating / painting
• Textile sewing

Quality engineer responsibilities:

• Define critical-to-quality parameters
• Approve production samples
• Establish inspection standards
• Review first article inspection (FAI)

Responsibilities :

• Review product drawings and specifications
• Ensure design can be manufactured reliably
• Recommend design improvements for quality, regulatory and safety
• Participate in design review meetings

Required Skills

• Knowledge of consumer product safety standards
• Understanding of testing methods
• Manufacturing processes
• Statistical quality tools (SPC, control charts)
• Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Consumer Products
• North American Market
• Engineering,
• Quality control
• Product design
• Product safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• Testing Methods
• ASTM
• ISO
• Cross-functional
• Communication

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field (Engineering or equivalent experience, e.g., Quality Management).
• Proven experience in Engineering, quality control, preferably in the retail or consumer goods industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft software suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• On-site parking
• Challenging position with much opportunity for growth.