Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Comprehensive Quality Inspection:

• Conduct detailed inspections of finished jewellery pieces, identifying any defects in design, stone setting, polish, and overall craftsmanship.
• Verify the authenticity and quality of gemstones and precious metals using specialized tools and established gemological techniques.
• Ensure all products strictly adhere to company and industry standards for weight, dimensions, and purity.
• Perform random sampling and batch testing to ensure consistent quality across all product lines.

Process Improvement and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the production and design teams to communicate findings, address recurring quality issues, and find effective resolutions.
• Proactively recommend and help implement process improvements to enhance overall product quality and minimize the need for rework.
• Act as a key quality checkpoint in the sourcing and production lifecycle, ensuring standards are maintained from the outset.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Diligently document all inspection results, creating and maintaining accurate and organized quality control records.
• Ensure all quality control activities and products are in full compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Meticulous Attention to Detail: An exceptional ability to spot even the most minor flaws and inconsistencies in intricate jewellery designs.
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of jewellery manufacturing processes, gemstone characteristics, and precious metal properties.
• Analytical Mindset: The ability to analyze quality data, identify trends or recurring defects, and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team-oriented approach with the ability to communicate constructively with designers, artisans, and production staff.
• Integrity and Objectivity: A commitment to upholding quality standards with impartiality and professionalism.

Person Profile

Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2+ years of direct experience in jewellery quality control or a hands-on inspection role.
• Proficiency with standard jewellery inspection tools, including but not limited to magnifiers, calipers, gauges, scales, and spectrometers.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and strong visual acuity.
• Effective communication and reporting skills, with the ability to articulate quality issues clearly.
• A self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

A professional diploma or certification in Gemology (e.g., from GIA, IGI), Jewellery Design, or a related field is highly preferred.