Full-Time
Quality Technician & Safety Officer
Scott Group Studio
51-200 employees
Manufactures bespoke, made-to-order luxury carpets
No salary listed
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Ability to pass a color vision assessment, such as the Farnsworth Munsell or equivalent hue test, and accurately distinguish colors for color matching and quality evaluation.
- Ability to interpret sketches, renderings, and applicable design material relevant to product inspection after training.
- Ability to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work safely with wool.
- Ability to stay organized, work independently, meet deadlines, collaborate with others to solve problems, and maintain detailed records.
- Learn and perform major inspection activities, including stamp checks, tufting checks, face-up and face-down checks, pre-shear checks, and shipping checks.
- Identify and contain quality issues and help complete or coordinate repair work.
- Liaise with the Design Department to monitor specific project concerns.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Create quality records for defective products.
- Perform safety audits of production workspaces.
- Oversee the 5S system and drive improvements.
- Report safety incidents and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Assist with structured risk assessments related to workplace safety.
- Assist Safety Committee leadership in ensuring compliance with applicable workplace safety requirements and regulations.
- Participate in safety committee meetings and assist with safety-related projects.
- Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other related quality management system standards.
- Previous experience in a quality role.
- Some experience in quality and manufacturing settings.
Scott Group Studio creates high-end, custom carpets and rugs for luxury interiors, serving architects, designers, homeowners, and premium spaces such as private aviation, yachts, hotels, and residences. It uses a made-to-order process where clients collaborate to customize patterns, sizes, colors, fibers, and even create new designs, supported by a dedicated dye house for precise colors. Production is vertically integrated in Grand Rapids with hand-tufted artisans, plus finishing steps like shearing, inspection, and a proprietary latexing process, and a lifetime cleaning/refurbishment service. The company stands out through full in-house manufacturing, custom color capabilities, and a track record of notable projects, aiming to deliver precisely made, durable floor coverings with ongoing service for luxury homes, aviation, marine, and commercial interiors.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Founded
1969
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 Terrane and Mary Ratcliffe collaborations keep the brand culturally relevant.
- Hiring Aviation Account Executives in 2025 supports growth in high-margin aircraft interiors.
- Lifetime cleaning and refurbishment creates recurring service revenue and customer lock-in.
What critics are saying
- Open jobs in Grand Rapids, Dallas, and New York signal ongoing execution strain.
- Competitors can copy custom aesthetics while undercutting pricing on faster-ship products.
- Heavy dependence on luxury design cycles makes a single aviation downturn devastating.
What makes Scott Group Studio unique
- Grand Rapids vertical integration still combines dye house, tufting, shearing, and refurbishment.
- Terrane launched June 26, 2026, showing continued in-house design velocity.
- Aviation and luxury interiors focus separates Scott Group Studio from commodity carpet makers.
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