Head of QC

Our Place

. Plan and run QC activities across the China supply chain for every inspection, factory and shipment .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) for consumer products, particularly in managing inspection teams and coordinating quality programs. Proficient in AQL sampling, inspection methodologies, and data-driven planning, with fluency in English and Mandarin.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years In QC Or QAExperience With AQL SamplingFluent In English And MandarinExperience Running Retailer QC ProgramsHands-On Skill With Inspection Checklists

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Hard Skills

AQL SamplingInspection ChecklistsGolden SamplesFirst Article InspectionNon-Conformance Reports8D Problem SolvingFactory AuditsAppliance Safety TestsCookware Material TestsData-Driven Planning

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedCoaching SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

QarmaSpreadsheets

Industry Keywords

Consumer ProductsQuality ControlQuality AssuranceInspection TeamsRetailer QC ProgramsSmall Kitchen AppliancesCookwareSupplier Quality ManualANSI/ASQ Z1.4Defect Classification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and run QC activities across the China supply chain for every inspection, factory and shipment
Build and own a rolling QC calendar for every purchase order and factory
Forecast inspector capacity and coordinate temporary staff and third parties
Set sampling plans using the Supplier Quality Manual, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, inspection levels and AQL rules
Manage, coach and schedule the China QA/QC team
Train inspectors on checklists, golden samples, defect classification, functional and safety tests
Run calibration sessions for in-house and third-party inspectors
Plan and run Costco and BD quality-control programs end to end
Coordinate retailer-appointed inspection and testing firms
Recruit, qualify, train and audit third-party QC providers
Issue non-conformance reports and lead containment within 24 hours
Decide rework, sort or reject actions with QA and Supply Chain
Track supplier corrective actions to closure
Flag quality risks to ship dates and provide options
Maintain factory in-line QC and production control plans
Own inspection data in Qarma, including reports, defect paretos and supplier pass rates
Publish weekly QC reports in English to US and China teams
Feed field and customer issues into inspection checklists with QA and Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in QC or QA for consumer products made in China, including 3+ years leading inspection teams
Small kitchen appliance experience required; cookware experience is a plus
Fluent spoken and written English and Mandarin
Hands-on skill with AQL sampling, inspection checklists, golden samples, first article inspection, non-conformance reports, 8D and factory audits
Experience running retailer QC programs, Costco preferred
Experience managing third-party inspection firms
Comfortable running appliance safety and function tests and cookware material tests
Ability to read specifications and drawings
Highly organized and data-driven planning skills
Experience with Qarma or similar tools and spreadsheets
Based in Los Angeles or willing to relocate
Able to travel 25%+ of the time, including extended periods in China

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and real-deal equity
Discretionary annual bonus plan for full-time team members
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision
Generous PTO
Synchronized time off
$500 per year for learning and development
Optional 401k plan
Team member discount
Annual Our Place gift card
Our Place products for home
Beautiful office with creative studio and kitchens
Catered Tuesday lunches
Team events and activities
Annual company retreat