Japanese Bilingual QA Specialist

Job Description:

Quality

Assurance Specialist (Japanese Bilingual)

Location: Torrance, CA

Position Type: Direct-Hire / Exempt

Report to: QA/QC Assistant Manager

Work Schedules: 9am -6pm

Position

Summary

A global food manufacturer is seeking a highly detail-oriented Quality

Assurance Specialist to join their team in Torrance, CA. This role bridges the

gap between our U.S. operations and our international production facilities.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all quality standards, technical

documentation, and regulatory processes are maintained with precision. The

ideal candidate will combine a background in Quality Assurance (preferably

within the food industry) with strong Japanese/English bilingual capabilities

to facilitate seamless communication with our global partners.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Quality

Oversight: Partner with the QA/QC Assistant Manager to uphold

strict product integrity and international compliance standards.

• Technical

Communication: Serve as the primary bridge for technical

communications between U.S. operations and Japanese HQ, ensuring absolute

accuracy in reporting.

• Document

Management: Oversee critical quality documentation, including

Certificates of Analysis (COA), product specifications, facility audit

reports, and corrective action documentation.

• Technical

Translation: Provide professional-grade Japanese/English

translation for quality manuals, technical specifications, and regulatory

compliance reports.

• Administrative

Excellence: Maintain organized records, assist with label

registration, coordinate with third-party laboratories, and manage

retention sample collection and verification.

• Process

Improvement: Proactively identify administrative bottlenecks and

contribute to the refinement of QA/QC workflows.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education:

Bachelor's degree.

• Language:

Professional-level fluency in both Japanese and English (written and

verbal) is mandatory for technical translation and HQ interaction.

• Experience: Proven

experience in a Quality Assurance or technical production support role.

• Skills: Strong

administrative acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and a high level of

professional business etiquette.

Preferred:

• Experience

in the food industry or a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated

history of handling technical documentation and audit support.

• Experience

in a role requiring complex technical translation.

About Us

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.