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Quality Engineer, Apparel
VF Corporation. Lead continuous improvement at the factory through quality initiatives, prevention and risk management .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and continuous improvement methodologies, with a strong focus on coaching, training, and collaboration to enhance factory performance and product quality. Proficient in quality metrics evaluation and problem-solving within the apparel and footwear manufacturing sectors.
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Quality Management Systems (QMS)Continuous ImprovementCertified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Green BeltApparel and/or Footwear Manufacturing KnowledgeProblem Solving Skill
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Hard Skills
Quality Metrics Evaluation5SISO 9001SPCCPKFMEAData AnalysisProcess ImprovementTechnical GuidanceSOP Development
Soft Skills
CoachingTeam BuildingExcellent Communication SkillsResults OrientedAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Quality EngineerSix Sigma Green Belt
Industry Keywords
Footwear TechnologyApparel TechnologyTextile TechnologyQuality AssuranceRisk Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead continuous improvement at the factory through quality initiatives, prevention and risk management
- Influence factory QMS through close relationships with vendor and factory quality personnel
- Deliver consistently high-quality products measured through QM KPIs/Metrics
- Coach and mentor VFQA and factory Quality Management teams
- Ensure vendors are trained and prepared to conduct Pre FPA and MPA audits for newly onboarded factories
- Arrange People, Process and Product training for newly onboarded factories
- Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders throughout the production process
- Evaluate factory quality KPIs and monitor and support performance
- Attend RAM/T4 meetings, determine product risk levels, and establish CPAs for high-risk programs
- Share updates with VFQA and factories and confirm implementation
- Provide technical guidance, quality training and standard SOPs to improve processes and meet VF standards
- Identify global best-practice improvements for processes, products and manufacturing requirements
- Act as an SME and participate in project-based continuous-improvement tasks
- Support and monitor factory internal lab-testing SOPs against brand standards and industrial/country requirements
- Work with the Quality Manager and factory on problem solving and technical support
- Provide weekly, bi-weekly and monthly process-improvement data to map progress
- Build relationships and exchange information with factory-level and internal stakeholders
- Provide coaching and adapt communication to different audiences
Requirements
What you’ll need- 6–8 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree and above
- Major in Engineering in any stream, Footwear Technology, Apparel or Textile Technology
- Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification) recommended
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Building
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Results Oriented
- Problem Solving Skill
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
- Good analytical and problem-solving skill
- Fair knowledge of 5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving
- Knowledge in SPC, CPK and Six Sigma disciplines; FMEA advantageous
- Apparel and/or Footwear Manufacturing Knowledge