Product Standards Specialist

The Product Standards Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring all products meet Bob’s quality, safety, and compliance expectations. This position partners closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Merchandising and Quality teams to establish standards, conduct testing and inspections, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is based in one of Bob’s Distribution Centers ( Aberdeen, MD) and will require domestic and some international travel to supplier sites and manufacturing facilities. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, with responsibilities spanning office, warehouse, and field settings.

What You’ll Bring to Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences each candidate brings. Success in this role is driven by a combination of technical product expertise, quality-focused problem-solving, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally to elevate product standards and ensure excellence, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Key Skills for Success

Core Competencies & Expertise

• Product Standards Development: Ability to establish, document, and implement quality standards, specifications, testing protocols, and inspection criteria
• Quality Assurance & Testing: Experience conducting product inspections, analyzing results, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Strong understanding of applicable safety standards and ability to ensure adherence across products
• Furniture Construction Knowledge: Expertise in case goods and soft goods, including materials, manufacturing processes, and packaging standards.  Preferred knowledge and experience in furniture electronics and electrical components.
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Ability to interpret test results, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions
• Continuous Improvement: Experience identifying quality gaps and leading improvement initiatives, including closed-loop corrective action processes
• Supplier Quality Management: Ability to partner with suppliers, conduct audits, and ensure material and production compliance
• Documentation & Reporting: Strong skills in maintaining detailed records and presenting quality insights to leadership

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Experience working with domestic and international QA/QC teams
• Familiarity with quality management systems and tools
• Strong project ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High attention to detail and organizational excellence

Who We Are

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

How We Will Support Your Success

We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob’s, we invest in your growth, well-being, and career advancement.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
• Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
• And so much more!

Our Culture & Core Values

At Bob’s, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven work environment. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Product Development, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product quality assurance, standards development, or related role within the furniture industry
• Experience with product inspections, testing, compliance, and safety regulations
• Proficiency in furniture manufacturing processes and quality assurance practices

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move throughout distribution centers and stores
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and up to 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to perform job functions in office, warehouse, and field environments

Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or part of our team, you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are. We are committed to creating a workplace as diverse as the communities we serve and providing equal employment opportunities for all.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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