Director, Material Quality Engineering
Core
Leading strategic direction, governance, and execution of material quality across the global supply base for fabrics, trims, prints, washes, and embellishments.
Role type
Director, Material Quality Engineering
Builds
Reliable supplier base and consistent material quality from development through bulk production
Domain
Apparel manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on the instruction's allowed values, but the role is actually 'physical/clinical work' in the sense of physical materials? No, the instruction says 'physical/clinical work' is a valid deliverable type. This role deals with physical materials. Let's map it to 'product features' or 'infrastructure'? Actually, the role ensures 'material quality'. The closest fit in the allowed list is likely 'product features' (ensuring the features of the material are met) or 'infrastructure' (quality systems). However, the role is about 'physical materials'. Let's look at the list again: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. 'Physical/clinical work' usually implies hands-on patient care or physical construction. This role is about engineering quality of physical goods. I will select 'product features' as they are defining the quality features of the materials, or 'infrastructure' for the quality systems. Given the heavy focus on 'standards', 'audits', and 'processes', 'infrastructure' fits the system aspect, but 'product features' fits the material aspect. Let's choose 'product features' as the primary output is the quality of the product components.
Required skills
Global supply chain management, material quality engineering, supplier auditing, root cause analysis, KPI definition, continuous improvement, stakeholder partnership, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Textile/Material Technology background, apparel manufacturing knowledge, chemical and finishing expertise, Mandarin language proficiency
Technologies
Quality management systems, audit tools, data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global raw material quality strategy, establish standardized quality engineering processes, conduct on-site mill audits, oversee bulk material quality execution, investigate root causes of quality issues, partner with innovation teams on new materials, shift processes from reactive testing to proactive prevention
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional governance