Quality Engineer, FW/EQ
Core
Drive quality excellence and continuous improvement across footwear and apparel manufacturing operations by strengthening quality management systems and ensuring consistent product standards.
Role type
Senior Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Quality management systems and standardized manufacturing processes for footwear and apparel
Domain
Footwear and Apparel Manufacturing
Required skills
Quality management systems, Continuous improvement methodologies, Root cause analysis, Statistical Process Control, ISO 9001, 8D problem-solving, FMEA, SPC, CPK, Six Sigma, Pre-FPA/MPA audits, KPI monitoring, SOP development, Factory laboratory testing
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Quality Engineer, Coaching and mentoring, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing facilities, Ensure vendor and factory quality teams are adequately trained and equipped to independently conduct Pre-FPA and MPA audits, Organize and coordinate onboarding training covering people, processes, and product quality requirements, Collaborate with vendors, factory personnel, and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain quality throughout the production lifecycle, Evaluate factory quality KPIs and metrics, monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities, and provide the necessary operational support, Participate in RAM/T4 meetings with cross-functional teams to assess product risk levels and establish Corrective Preventive Actions (CPA) for high-risk programs, Support and monitor factory laboratory testing procedures to ensure compliance with brand standards and applicable industrial and country-specific requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
