Quality Engineer, Apparel

Key Purpose of the Job:

Lead continuous improvement at the factory through proper quality initiatives, prevention and risk management. Must be able to directly influence factory QMS through a close working relationship with key vendor and factory quality personnel. Be accountable for delivering consistently high-quality product as measured through all QM KPIs/Metrics. Act as a coach and mentor for VFQA team as well as all factory Quality Management team.

Key Area of Responsibility:

• Assure vendors FKR, CFA and CFIA are well trained up and ready for empowering themselves conduct Pre FPA, MPA audit of new onboard Factory. Arrange training for newly onboarded factory on People, Process and Product.
• Collaborate with vendors and all stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the production process

• Evaluate the quality KPIs of the factories, monitor, support and

• Attend RAM/T4 meeting with cross function team and determine the Product risk Level and establish CPA for high-risk programs. Share the updates with VFQA and factory and confirm implementation.
• Support vendors with technical guidance, quality training, and standard SOPs to improve processes and meet VF standards.
  • Identify global best practice improvements for process, products and manufacturing requirements for global alignment.
  • Be an active SME and involve in project-based task to have continuous improvement.
  • Support and monitor the factory internal lab testing SOP against Brand standards and Industrial/Country requirements.
• Work with Quality Manager and factory for Problem solving & Technical support

• Provide weekly/bi-weekly/monthly process improvement data to map progress

Strategic Role Relationship Building

• Openly seeks out individuals at the factory level and internally to share relevant information that benefits the customer, business and VF associates.
• Debates and provides authentic dialogue with stakeholders to achieve the shared goal.

Leadership

• Actively listens to others and exchanges ideas
• Applies facts and adapts own communication style and language based on the audience and situation.
• Provide active coaching to team members to encourage and foster new knowledge while ensuring VFs values are upheld.

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Job Requirements

Minimum Relevant Experience:     

6 - 8 years

Minimum Academic Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree and above

Major Subjects:

Engineering in any stream / Footwear Technology / Apparel or textile technology

Required Professional Qualification:

Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification) recommended

Required Competencies:                

-        Continuous Improvement

-        Team Building

-        Excellent Communication Skills

-        Results Oriented

-        Problem Solving Skill

- Good in Communication

Other Requirements:

-        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 would be advantageous

-        Apparel and/or Footwear, Manufacturing Knowledge