Here is a professionally formatted Job Description (JD) template for a Quality Control (QC) Staff – Furniture Industry:
Quality Control (QC) – Furniture Manufacturing
Job Purpose
To ensure all furniture products meet company quality standards through systematic inspection of raw materials, in-process work, and final products. The QC staff plays a key role in maintaining product consistency, minimizing defects, and upholding brand reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming raw materials (wood, rattan, hardware, fabrics) for defects, moisture content, and specification compliance.
- Monitor in-process production to ensure adherence to dimensions, joint integrity, and assembly techniques.
- Perform final inspections on finished furniture, checking structure, surface finish, and stability before packaging.
- Accurately document inspection findings using checklists, inspection forms, and digital tools.
- Report non-conformities and coordinate with production teams for corrective actions.
- Maintain traceable QC documentation and support internal audits.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to resolve quality-related issues.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
- Minimum SMK (vocational school) in Furniture Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
- D3/S1 in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields is preferred.
- Minimum 1–2 years experience in furniture manufacturing or quality control.
- Familiar with QC procedures in woodworking, rattan, or upholstered furniture is a strong advantage.
- Able to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings.
- Competent in using measuring tools (e.g., caliper, tape measure, moisture meter).
- Experienced with QC checklists, inspection forms, and non-conformity reporting.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 or basic quality management systems is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel or basic QC tracking systems.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP) is a plus.
- Detail-oriented and highly observant.
- Strong sense of discipline and responsibility.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
Additional Requirements
- Comfortable working in factory/workshop environments.
- Possess SIM C or SIM A is an advantage for site/vendor visits.