QA - Toys

A fast-growing global toy company creating sensory and novelty toys, are looking for a highly organised and detail focused QA professional to join their quality team and help ensure that every product meets our high standards for safety, quality, performance and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with UK design, buying and project teams and manufacturing partners in the Far East, you will play an important role in taking products from concept through to production and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage quality assurance activities throughout the product development and manufacturing process.

Review product specifications, samples, artwork, packaging and technical documentation.

Ensure products comply with applicable UK, EU, US and international toy safety requirements.

Coordinate product testing with approved third-party laboratories.

Review test reports, certificates and technical documentation and identify any compliance gaps.

Work closely with factories and suppliers to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.

Conduct or coordinate pre-production, inline and final inspections.

Identify product defects and work with suppliers to establish root causes and corrective actions.

Monitor corrective and preventive actions through to successful closure.

Review materials, components, colours, finishes and construction to ensure they meet approved specifications.

Support risk assessments and product safety reviews.

Ensure packaging, labelling, warnings, age grading and instructions meet relevant requirements.

Maintain accurate QA records, product files, inspection reports and compliance documentation.

Support the development team with quality and safety considerations during the product design stage.

Communicate quality issues clearly to internal teams and overseas suppliers.

You should have:

Previous experience in toy QA, product compliance, consumer products or manufacturing quality.

Strong knowledge of toy safety and product testing requirements.

Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers.

Experience reviewing laboratory test reports and compliance documentation.

Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

The ability to identify potential quality and safety issues early in the product development process.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

The confidence to challenge suppliers when quality or compliance standards are not met.

The ability to manage multiple products and deadlines simultaneously.

Desirable Experience

Experience with some or all of the following would be advantageous:

EN 71

UK toy safety requirements

ASTM F963

CPSIA requirements

REACH and chemical compliance.

Product risk assessments

Factory inspections

Third-party laboratory testing

ISO 9001 quality systems

Working with suppliers in China or other Far East manufacturing markets

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