Key Responsibilities

1. Fabric & Raw Material Quality

- Inspect and approve incoming fabrics (base, printed, embroidered, etc.), linings, trims, embroidery materials and other raw/ packaging materials against approved specifications and quality standards.
- Identify and document defects, irregularities and deviations, and coordinate corrective measures where possible.

2. Final Product Inspection & Dispatch Approval

- Conduct final inspections of finished products before dispatch, ensuring they meet Surmaye’s quality standards.
- Establish and implement product-specific inspection checklists covering various aspects such as measurements, workmanship, colour, finish, embellishments, stains, loose threads, labelling, tagging, and overall presentation.
- Hold, reject or escalate products that do not meet the prescribed quality benchmarks, and verify that rework is completed satisfactorily before release.

3. Quality Systems & Process Improvement

- Develop, maintain and continuously refine standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality benchmarks and inspection protocols across product categories and manufacturing processes.
- Establish explicit defect classifications, acceptance criteria and escalation mechanisms, and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Analyse recurring defects and identify patterns and opportunities for improvement.




- Work with internal team/ vendors to establish root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

4. Team Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

- Lead, guide and train the QC team, ensuring clear responsibilities, consistent inspection practices and timely execution.
- Coordinate closely with production, merchandising, design and dispatch teams to resolve quality issues without compromising product standards.
- Provide consolidated updates, and escalate critical quality concerns/ risks and recommended action plans to leadership.

What We’re Looking For

- 4+ years of experience in in quality control within the apparel or textile industry. Experience with premium, craft-led or design-focused fashion brands is a strong advantage.
- A degree or diploma in Fashion Technology, Textile Technology, Apparel Manufacturing or a related discipline is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, stitching, finishing and textile defects.
- Experience handling delicate fabrics, premium garments, embroidery, embellishments and other detail-intensive products.
- A keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to quality management.
- Strong communication, coordination, problem solving and teamwork/ management skills.

📌 Quality Control Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Surmaye
📍 Mumbai