Fashion Quality Control Manager Job at New York Apparel Design in Minneapolis

New York Apparel Design is a Manhattan‑based apparel company located in the heart of the Garment District. We have satellite offices in Barcelona, Spain. We create modern, commercial collections with a focus on quality, speed, and fit. Our close relationships with local makers and global factories—plus an on‑the‑ground presence in the district—let us move fast from concept to customer.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Fashion Quality Control (QC) Manager for our Barcelona office to own product quality from pre‑production through bulk delivery. You’ll be hands‑on in factories—conducting inline and final inspections—and equally strong on the analytics that drive continuous improvement. If you’re a factory‑floor problem solver with a data‑driven mindset, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Factory Inspections : Perform PP / TOP, inline, and final inspections at vendor facilities; verify workmanship, measurements, trims, labeling, and packaging against specs and buyer manuals.
• Sampling & Standards : Apply AQL / ANSI Z1.4 sampling for audits; set and enforce tolerances by category (knits, wovens, denim, sweaters).
• Root‑Cause & CAPA : Lead investigations on defects / returns using 5 Whys, Pareto, and fishbone; drive corrective and preventive actions with clear owners and deadlines.
• Pre‑Production Controls : Oversee lab dips, strike‑offs, wash tests, and trim approvals; confirm construction methods meet quality and cost targets.
• Testing & Compliance : Coordinate fabric / garment testing (shrinkage, colorfastness, pilling, seam strength); ensure compliance with CPSIA / REACH / Prop 65, fiber content, care, and COO labeling.
• Process Audits : Evaluate factory processes (cutting, sewing, finishing, packing); implement in‑line quality checkpoints and operator training where needed.
• Data & Reporting : Build quality dashboards (defect rate, first‑pass yield, rework, returns); share weekly WIP / quality status and risk mitigation plans.
• Cross‑Functional Partnering : Work with Technical Design, Production, and Merchandising to align on fit, construction, and ship dates; support cost engineering without compromising quality.

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