Freelance Quality Control Inspector

About the role

Brandart is seeking a Freelance Quality Control Inspector to support its packaging and visual merchandising operations in Albania. The consultant will travel to factories in Tirana and Durazzo, performing inspections and generating quality reports to ensure compliance with customer specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor production quality against Brandart’s Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and detect defective pieces.
• Create detailed quality reports and suggest corrective actions to vendors.
• Perform inline and final inspections, authorizing shipments after successful review.
• Approve raw materials and coordinate physical tests before production.
• Provide technical support to project management and planning teams.
• Collaborate with vendor QC teams to align on quality standards and procedures.
• Gather data, produce statistical reports and present findings to headquarters.
• Advise vendors on waste reduction, efficiency improvements and define quality procedures.

Required profile

• 5‑10 years of experience in quality control, preferably in packaging or textile products.
• Fluent English and native or fluent Albanian language skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly to factories in Albania (minimum 2 days/month, up to 8 days/month).

Required skills

• Knowledge of AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) standards.
• Ability to interpret Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and generate quality reports.