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At QIMA, we’re on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust.

Working with over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers and food growers, we are on the ground wherever products are made. We help businesses secure every step of their supply chain with quality inspections, supplier audits, certifications, and lab testing, all powered by our intelligent digital platform.

Our team of 5,000 QIMers (and counting) across 40 offices and laboratories, are united in our shared passion for innovation and integrity, and guided by our QIMA values in the decisions we make every day. We believe in the work we do, and in making a positive difference in the world. Does this sound like something you’d like to be a part of?

Our Consumer Goods Division is dedicated to helping brands, retailers and manufacturers worldwide deliver safe, quality and ethically made products to their consumers. Every day at work, our inspectors, auditors, and lab techs use their expertise to help safeguard the products you use every day in your home: from clothes and footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture.

Our operations department’s purpose is to deliver our industry-leading services to our clients while ensuring that all the work we do is performed to the QIMA standard of quality

We are seeking a skilled and professional English <-> Chinese Translator and Interpreter to collaborate closely with our team of Factory Auditors. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating effective communication between auditors and factory personnel through accurate translation and interpretation of written documents and verbal exchanges.

Key Responsibilities:

Translation of Written Documents: Translate various written materials such as audit reports, technical documents, correspondence, and policies from English to Chinese and vice versa with precision and clarity.

Interpretation in Audits: Accompany auditors during factory visits and provide real-time interpretation services during meetings, interviews, and discussions between auditors and factory staff.

Language Support: Assist auditors in understanding Chinese language documents, regulations, and cultural nuances relevant to the audit process.

Communication Liaison: Act as a bridge between English-speaking auditors and Chinese-speaking factory personnel to ensure smooth communication and understanding on both sides.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of translated documents and interpretation sessions for reference and reporting purposes.

Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Proficiency in English and Chinese languages, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

Proven experience in translation and interpretation, preferably in a corporate or industrial setting.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field is preferred.

Certification or accreditation in translation and interpretation is a plus