QA (Apparel)

Experience Required :

2 – 5 Years

Position : Quality Assurance (QA) Executive

Industry : Apparel / Garment Manufacturing & Exports

Category Coverage

Activewear & Casualwear

Employment Type Full-Time

Budget 30-40k

About Us

At Musclemind, we're redefining active leisure — a category that bridges the gap between performance and lifestyle. Our brand is built on a mindset of strength, resilience, and transformation. We believe true power comes from within, and our designs are engineered to adapt to life's contrasts, from workout to weekend. As we grow our "Forged for Glory" campaign, we're looking for a talented QA Executive to help us uphold the quality and craftsmanship that our brand story is built on.

Position Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Executive with 2–5 years of hands-on experience in the garment industry, covering both activewear and casualwear categories. The ideal candidate will bring a strong quality background from established brands and/or export houses, with solid exposure to men's and women's product lines across knitted and woven garments.

Key Requirements

• Experience with both activewear and casualwear categories.

• Professional background with established brands and/or export houses.

• Knowledge of men's and women's product categories.

• Strong understanding of both knitted and woven garments.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct in-line, mid-line, and final inspections to ensure garments meet buyer specifications and quality standards.

• Review and verify fabric, trims, and accessories for compliance with approved standards before production.

• Monitor construction, stitching, fit, and finishing across knitted and woven garment categories.

• Identify, document, and follow up on quality defects; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions with production teams.

• Coordinate with merchandising, production, and buyer QA teams to ensure timely approvals and issue resolution.

• Maintain quality inspection reports, AQL records, and audit documentation.

• Ensure adherence to buyer-specific quality manuals, testing protocols, and compliance requirements.

• Support pre-production meetings (PP meetings) to align on quality expectations before bulk production.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 2–5 years of relevant QA experience in the garment/apparel manufacturing or export industry.

• Prior exposure to activewear and casualwear product lines is essential.

• Experience working with recognized brands, buying houses, or export-oriented manufacturing units.

• Sound knowledge of garment construction techniques for both knitted and woven fabrics.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, merchandising, and buyer quality teams.

Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in Textile, Apparel Manufacturing, Fashion Technology, or a related field (preferred).