QC - Final Inspection Tech

Design Foundry•Hickory, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Final Inspector ensures that upholstered furniture—including sofas, chairs, sectionals, ottomans, and other upholstered pieces—meets company quality standards and customer specifications before shipment. The role includes inspecting finished products, identifying defects, coordinating with production teams to resolve quality concerns, and confirming that repairs and touch-ups are complete before products receive final approval for shipment. The position supports customer satisfaction by helping ensure that only high-quality products leave the facility and reflects the company’s values of teamwork, accountability, effort, and a positive work environment. The role is in the Quality Control department and reports to the Operations Manager. It has no direct reports. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to upholstery materials, tools, and production activities. It requires standing and moving throughout the production floor for extended periods, as well as bending and inspecting furniture and lifting or maneuvering products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in quality control or upholstery inspection; furniture manufacturing experience is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects in upholstery, stitching, and frame construction.
Knowledge of upholstery materials, furniture assembly, and quality standards.
Effective communication and teamwork skills for working with production and quality teams.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and quality standards.
Ability to stand and bend and inspect furniture for extended periods.
Ability to lift and maneuver products weighing up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Additional training or certification in quality inspection.
Training in quality inspection or lean manufacturing.
Experience in furniture manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough inspections of upholstered furniture to verify compliance with specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations.
Identify defects, including fabric flaws, stitching inconsistencies, frame issues, and structural defects.
Verify product dimensions, fabric alignment, padding distribution, and overall appearance.
Check product functionality, including stability, reclining mechanisms, and cushion fit.
Document defects and communicate findings to upholstery, sewing, cutting, cushion-fill, and frame teams.
Collaborate with production teams to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
Ensure necessary repairs and touch-ups are completed before approving products for shipment.
Provide feedback on recurring defects and potential process enhancements as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain compliance with company quality assurance policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
Assist in developing and refining inspection checklists and procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
Maintain accurate inspection records, defect-trend records, and documentation of corrective actions.
Generate reports on quality metrics and provide feedback to supervisors and production teams.