Quality Control Specialist

Job Description – Quality Control Specialist

Role Overview

Cocoon Inc. is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Specialist to ensure that every product meets Cocoon’s standards and customer requirements through rigorous inspections and audits. This role is essential for maintaining quality at every stage—from incoming materials to final product shipment—and requires meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

The successful candidate will perform receiving inspections, in-line inspections, and final audits, document results, and support compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Testing

• Perform inspections on incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods.


• Verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.


• Document inspection results accurately and maintain quality records.

Compliance Support

• Assist in identifying and reporting nonconformities and support corrective actions.


• Ensure adherence to AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements during all inspection activities.

Equipment & Documentation

• Support calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.


• Maintain organized records for audits and quality reporting.

Experience & Education

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in quality control or related field.


• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection or textile manufacturing.


• Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement tools.


• Proficiency in documenting and reporting inspection results.


• Knowledge of sewing techniques and trim applications a plus.


• Familiar with Quality management principles

Capabilities

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.


• Familiarity with ASTM And MIL-STD requirements preferred.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Effective communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple inspection tasks.


• Bilingual in verbal and written English and Spanish.

Travel & Work Environment

• Travel as needed (20%) to supply chain partner facilities and to Cocoon headquarters (NH).


• Performs tasks that require sustained concentration while standing and paying attention to fine details in visual inspections.


• Other responsibilities will be reasonably assigned.


• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25–50 pounds as needed for quality inspections or material handling.


• Location: North Carolina prototyping facility