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QA / QC

L5

somewhereDenver, COtoday

Occupations

Quality Control AnalystsQuality Control Systems ManagersArchitectural and Civil Drafters

Industries

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork ManufacturingNonupholstered Wood Household Furniture ManufacturingFurniture Retailers
QA/QC Reviewer (Shop Drawings) Remote | EST Overlap Required
About the Role:
  • We are seeking a highly detail-oriented QA/QC Reviewer to serve as the final quality gate within a fast-paced Design Department focused on furniture, millwork, and hospitality manufacturing.
  • This role is critical to ensuring that every shop drawing delivered meets strict standards for accuracy, completeness, and presentation before reaching internal stakeholders or clients.
  • You will act as the bridge between Designers and Design Leadership—owning the systematic review process so leadership can focus on higher-level technical direction and project execution.
  • This is not a design role, but it requires a strong design background and deep understanding of construction, materials, and shop drawings.
  • What You'll Own1. Shop Drawing Quality Control (Core Function)
  • Review all shop drawings against: specification packages, material matrix, internal QC checklists
  • Validate: dimensions, materials, finishes, and construction details
  • Execute: Tier 1 (Critical 15) checklist on every drawing, Tier 2 (Full Review) for complex/high-priority projects
  • Provide clear, actionable markups in Bluebeam (no vague feedback)
  • Return drawings for revision with structured feedback
  • Perform final validation reviews before escalation to Design Manager2. Version Control & Accuracy Enforcement
  • Confirm designers are working from the latest spec package
  • Conduct side-by-side comparisons (V2+) to ensure all redlines are implemented
  • Flag missing or unclear specs → route to RFI (never assume)
  • Cross-check all: finish codes, material callouts, fabric selections3. Factory Drawing QCPerform second-pass reviews on factory drawings
  • Ensure alignment between approved shop drawings and factory outputs
  • Validate: veneer directions, seams, hardware, finishes
  • Escalate discrepancies to Design Manager4. Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain and complete: Drawing Review Log (every submission), QC Error Log (track trends and patterns)
  • Sign off on all QC approvals (no drawing moves forward without it)
  • Deliver: Weekly QC reports (error trends, repeat issues, designer patterns)
  • Organize all QC documentation in Google Drive5. Process Enforcement & Continuous Improvement
  • Enforce QC workflows (including submission deadlines)
  • Prevent bypassing of QC processes
  • Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements
  • Contribute to department-wide quality standards and process optimization
  • Daily / Weekly RhythmDailyReview all submissions before 11 AM ESTReturn marked-up drawings same day
  • Validate revisions from designers
  • Update QC Error LogReview factory drawings
  • WeeklyCompile QC performance report
  • Attend Design team meeting
  • Highlight systemic issues and improvement opportunities
  • Tools You'll UseBluebeam – markup, redlines, comparisons
  • Google Drive / Sheets – logs, documentation
  • Monday.com – task and workflow tracking
  • Slack – team communication
  • Loom – walkthroughs for complex feedback
What We're Looking For:
  • Core Requirements 2+ years in: QA/QC, shop drawing review, furniture / millwork / manufacturing design
  • Strong ability to read: shop drawings, spec packages, material schedules
  • Deep understanding of: casegoods, upholstery, millwork construction
  • Extremely detail-oriented and process-driven mindset
  • Strong written English for precise feedback
Nice to Have:
  • Bluebeam or Adobe markup experienceCAD familiarity (SolidWorks or similar – viewer level minimum)
  • Background in: industrial design, architecture, mechanical design
  • What This Role Is NotNot a design role (no drawing creation or modification)
  • Not a project management role
  • No direct client or PM communication
  • Not responsible for scheduling or change management
  • Why This Role Matters
This position exists to eliminate costly errors before they reach production or the client. By owning the QC layer, you enable: Faster project delivery Higher design accuracy Reduced rework and production issues Better scalability of the design team
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Quality Control Analysts

Industry

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing

Posted

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