Quality Engineer – FW/EQ

VF Corporation

. Lead continuous improvement at the factory through quality initiatives, prevention, and risk management .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • IndonesiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies, with a strong focus on coaching and mentoring teams to achieve high-quality production standards. Proficient in risk management and vendor collaboration to ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Quality Management Systems (QMS)Continuous ImprovementCertified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Green BeltApparel and Footwear Manufacturing KnowledgeProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)Continuous Improvement5SISO 90018D Problem SolvingStatistical Process Control (SPC)Process Capability Index (CPK)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam BuildingResults-OrientedCoaching and MentoringAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Quality EngineerSix Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

Footwear TechnologyApparel TechnologyTextile TechnologyQuality KPIsVendor ManagementRisk ManagementFactory AuditsTraining and DevelopmentStakeholder CollaborationBest-Practice Improvements

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 against QM KPIs and metrics
Coach and mentor the VFQA team and factory Quality Management team
Ensure vendors are trained and prepared to conduct Pre FPA and MPA audits for newly onboarded factories
Arrange training for newly onboarded factories on people, process, and product
Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure quality throughout production
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 vendors with technical guidance, quality training, and standard SOPs
Identify global best-practice improvements for processes, products, and manufacturing requirements
Act as a subject matter expert 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 track progress
Build relationships and share relevant information with factory-level and internal stakeholders
Provide coaching to team members while upholding VF values

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree and above in Engineering in any stream, Footwear Technology, Apparel or Textile Technology
Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification) recommended
Excellent English writing skills
Excellent English oral skills
Continuous improvement competency
Team building competency
Excellent communication skills
Results-oriented
Problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Fair knowledge of 5S, ISO 9001, and 8D problem solving
Knowledge of SPC, CPK, and Six Sigma disciplines; FMEA advantageous
Apparel and/or footwear manufacturing knowledge