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 Own

1. 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 Manager

2. 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 selections

3. Factory Drawing QC

Perform second-pass reviews on factory drawings
Ensure alignment between:
- Approved shop drawings
- Factory outputs
Validate:
- Veneer directions
- Seams
- Hardware
- Finishes
Escalate discrepancies to Design Manager

4. 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 Drive

5. 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 Rhythm

Daily

Review all submissions before 11 AM EST
Return marked-up drawings same day
Validate revisions from designers
Update QC Error Log
Review factory drawings

Weekly

Compile QC performance report
Attend Design team meeting
Highlight systemic issues and improvement opportunities

Tools You’ll Use

Bluebeam – 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 experience
CAD familiarity (SolidWorks or similar – viewer level minimum)
Background in:
- Industrial Design
- Architecture
- Mechanical Design

What This Role Is NOT

Not 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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