Vendor Quality Inspector (Casegoods)

What You’ll Do:

• Verify materials and construction meet Article’s specifications and supplier guidelines.
• Perform inline inspections per Article’s requirements.
• Inspect raw materials (wood, upholstery, hardware) and review material certification and test reports.
• Check assembly, ensuring joints, fastenings, and components meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished products, documenting defects in workmanship, functionality, stability, and structure.
• Conduct strength, durability, and safety tests to ensure quality compliance.
• Report quality issues to production teams for corrective action.
• Provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes and prevent recurring defects.
• Report to the Vendor Quality Lead, adhering to quality processes.
• Report any health and safety concerns observed at the supplier’s factory.

Who You Are:

• Strong knowledge of furniture materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience in inspection, testing, quality control, or quality audits.
• Sharp attention to detail with the ability to spot even minor imperfections.
• High discipline in following quality standards, product specifications, and maintaining accurate inspection/testing records.
• Solid quality-first mindset and understanding of how product quality impacts brand reputation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and suggest improvements (CAPA experience is a bonus).
• Ability to transfer knowledge and train others on inspection techniques and process controls.
• Post-secondary or bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of quality control or related experience, preferably in the furniture industry.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to convey quality findings to cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with G Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, or similar software tools.

Perks & Benefits:

• 15 days of vacation* 
• 11 National Holidays & 1 extra day for Christmas
• 6 well-being (sick) days* 
• 1 Inclusion and Diversity Day

• Excellent extended health care benefits packages (dental, health check, mental health…)

• State-of-the-art laptops with the tech and tools to easily collaborate
• Be a part of a dynamic company and an internationally recognized brand