RESPONSIBITIES
Determine root cause of quality issues and work with factory on quality process improvement
Manage hand over process of approved products to quality team & vendors and specify critical areas for inspections.
Maintain quality control tools for vendor communication and vendor quality performance assessment.
Work with Technical manager and vendors to plan and schedule field audits that minimize product delays and maximizes our ability to ensure finished products meet Company quality standards
Good working knowledge of material consumptions and pattern making. Creating solutions for cost savings and productivity.
Conduct pre- production sample audit and confirmed the sample
Update product specification sheets during redevelopment and upload final approved version to the system.
Must have the ability to identify key process issues and potential production issues to the U.S. team early, providing alternative solutions to the issues.
Responsible for overseeing Salesmen Sample (SMS) production and identifying production issues or efficiencies to the US team and Factory team.
Leading, training and managing CFA (Certified Factory Auditors) performance in vendors
Review AI design drawings with US team and communicate concepts effectively to vendors. Help vendors to understand the concepts and assist in problem solving.
Supports the development and update of Company quality control standards and processes.
Leading Product Redevelopment Process
Conducts in- line and pre- shipment quality audits at our factories. During this process, the QA is responsible to make independent decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of product.
Ensure quality of Company product by performing audits at vendor’s factories during pre- production, in- line and prior to shipment
Responsible for maintaining the in- house First Article Samples (FAS) in Asia.
Work with the development team in US, vendors and colleagues in China closely on various brands of development
Responsible for on- going training for our vendors to assure our Company quality expectations are consistently achieved. The QA is the primary Company quality representative to our vendors. As such, the role is expected to act in accordance with Company guiding values and mission.
Approving Redevelopment Prototype Samples and promoting to Production Confirmation Sample
For rejected product, the QA makes recommendations for corrective action prior to shipment and works with the factory to identify root cause, so preventive action can be taken.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of materials, construction and general quality requirements used in apparel, tents, packs, luggage and other outdoor products.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to travel independently and for extended periods.
Ability to travel throughout China and internationally.
Language skills: read, write and speak English skills are preferred; speaking in Chinese / Vietnamese is a plus.
Strong technical and production knowledge for apparel, tents, packs, sleeping bags, luggage and other outdoor products.
Ability to work effectively in foreign countries with diverse cultures
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Apparel / Textile Technician of Light to Mid weight woven and cut- sewn knits garments. Experience on garment wash / garment dye is a plus.
Must be detail oriented and accurate.
Ability to collect, summarize, analyze and report data
Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Skilled in the use of personal computers; proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to complete projects while being flexible with changing priorities.
Minimum 3 years’ experience working with USA or European companies.
Proficient in MS Office Application
Ability to organize and lead others to accomplish group goals
Basic mathematical skills, including percentages.
Proficient in reading and understanding 2D drawings and 3D models is a plus.
Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
Ability to perform the requirements of the job with little or no supervision
