Project Specialist – Quality Assurance, Product Integrity

Nordstrom

. Ensure factory partners meet Nordstrom’s quality, safety and regulatory standards .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,500 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing quality assurance processes, including data management for inspections and corrective actions, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors. Proficient in garment construction and manufacturing processes, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills to adapt to changing priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Assurance ManagementData ManagementGarment Construction KnowledgeCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Data TrackingCorrective Action Plan ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisInspection Report ManagementProduct Development ExperienceManufacturing Processes KnowledgeTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsIndependent JudgmentAccountabilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteFLEXPLM

Industry Keywords

Apparel ManufacturingFootwear DevelopmentCPSC ComplianceFactory Empowerment ProgramVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure factory partners meet Nordstrom’s quality, safety and regulatory standards
Manage and support data for testing and inspections
Track the Factory Empowerment Program, including valid test reports, uploaded inspections and inspector certifications
Manage Corrective Action Plan/Root Cause Analysis report data and hold factories accountable for timely submission
Manage inspection and testing report data from OSC
Manage testing results and sample shipments through resolution
Lead assessment of QA defects and organize internal audits with cross-functional teams
Review product inspection results, trends and priorities with the Manager and Sr. Manager
Prepare Quarterly Business Review materials
Manage daily/seasonal CPSC data sets and submit them to BV
Lead cross-functional ad hoc projects and priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2+ years of experience in apparel or footwear product development and manufacturing
Working knowledge of garment/product construction and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with Nordstrom’s product, culture and business practices preferred
Ability to work independently with general direction and manage competing priorities
Strong organizational skills with experience compiling and tracking data across multiple sources
Sound independent judgment to resolve day-to-day issues directly, knowing when to escalate to the Manager or Sr. Manager
Comfortable holding factories and cross-functional partners accountable and following through on commitments without close oversight
Strong problem-solving skills with adaptability to changing priorities
Aptitude to learn new processes and find trends in factory performances
Experience working with overseas vendors and manufacturers
Hands-on proficiency with MS Office suite of software and FLEXPLM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision
Dental
Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount
EAP Resources
401k
PTO accruals
Holidays
Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be available