Seasonal Quality Control Associate

Blue Nile • New York, NY

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About The Position

Blue Nile, part of Signet Jewelers, is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Seasonal Quality Control Associate to join its manufacturing team. The role ensures that jewelry products meet quality standards and specifications throughout the manufacturing process. The associate inspects in-process jewelry, provides feedback to bench workers, records quality issues, uses precision instruments to verify measurements, and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

Requirements

• Understanding of quality control principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• GED or equivalent high school diploma.
• Previous Quality Control experience, particularly in a jewelry manufacturing company, is required.
• Ability to use tools and instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gemstone gauges, and magnification devices for precise measurements and inspections.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to propose process improvements and strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional production teams.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer fluency, including Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with jewelry manufacturing processes, including materials, gemstones, settings, and finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process jewelry products, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other accessories, to ensure they meet established quality standards and specifications.
• Provide bench workers with feedback on the quality of individual jewelry pieces during manufacturing to encourage quality awareness and continuous improvement.
• Identify and record defects, imperfections, or deviations related to design, craftsmanship, settings, gemstones, and overall finish.
• Use precision measuring instruments and tools to verify jewelry dimensions, gemstone sizes, and other critical measurements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and company quality control policies throughout jewelry manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED