At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect textiles and garments to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
- Company: Join QIMA, a global leader in quality control and inspection.
- Benefits: Paid training, flight and accommodation covered, plus daily food allowance.
- Other info: Exciting travel opportunity in the USA for 4-6 weeks.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring products are safe and ethically made.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in quality management with knowledge of AQL standards.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Part‑time Department: Inspection
Workplace type: Onsite
City: London
At QIMA, we’re on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust. Working with over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers and food growers, we are on the ground wherever products are made. We help businesses secure every step of their supply chain with quality inspections, supplier audits, certifications, and lab testing, all powered by our intelligent digital platform. Our team of 5,000 QIMers (and counting) across 40 offices and laboratories are united in our shared passion for innovation and integrity, and guided by our QIMA values in the decisions we make every day. We believe in the work we do, and in making a positive difference in the world.
Our Consumer Goods Division is dedicated to helping brands, retailers and manufacturers worldwide deliver safe, quality and ethically made products to their consumers. Every day at work, our inspectors, auditors, and lab techs use their expertise to help safeguard the products you use every day in your home: from clothes and footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture.
QIMA is hiring a QC Inspector for textiles and garments to join a high‑impact project in the USA. This is a travel‑based assignment in the USA, with work taking place in Pennsylvania or Los Angeles.
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 4 to 6 weeks, with possible extension
Open to: all UK & EU citizens
What QIMA provides:
- 3 days of paid training before the assignment
- Flight ticket, booked by QIMA
- Accommodation, booked by QIMA
- Food allowance: 40 USD per man‑day
What you’ll do:
- Check email daily to receive inspection documents and guidelines
- Attend inspections on time and communicate professionally with suppliers
- Inspect merchandise according to company procedures, and supervise container stuffing to the same standard
- Complete inspection reports according to company procedures and timelines
What you bring:
- Prior experience in quality management, especially softlines/ garments/ textiles/ footwear (2 years or more)
- Knowledge of AQL standards, as well as relevant safety and quality regulations
- Good command of English (spoken and written)
- Great attention to detail and strong professional ethics
What you need:
- Right to work in the USA, or eligibility under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
- Available to start ASAP and travel for the full assignment
Apply now to join the project!
QC Inspector - Textiles / Garments (45-day project in U.S.A.) employer: QIMA
At QIMA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our QC Inspectors a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects in the USA while enjoying comprehensive support including paid training, travel arrangements, and daily allowances. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and integrity, empowering employees to grow their skills and make a meaningful difference in ensuring product quality and safety for consumers worldwide.
