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Quality technical manager
Job description
We are looking for a product technologist to join our quality – qa – apparel team handling menswear, womenswear, and kidswear
The candidate will be responsible to deliver products with quality and fit that meet company specifications and standards and comply with safety and mandatory standards.
Responsibilities
Evaluate samples (design sample, qa sample, customer contract samples) against standards to ensure products meet all target quality standards.
Approve and risk assess samples against target standards and requirements, in line with the critical path.
Provide technical advice to merchandising, design, and buying teams on product quality, sample execution, and fit related issues.
Communicate with suppliers on all development (if needed) and production technical issues to ensure products are produced in accordance with target quality standards.
Provide technical training and on-going coaching to vendors/factories for meeting product and manufacturing requirements and continuous performance improvement.
Deliver technical and quality induction to suppliers to train them on target’s quality and technical requirements.
Pp meetings with factories to prevent problems at the production when required (factory visit may be required as well)
Review and approve initial, bulk test report on fabrics and trims (color, physical characteristics, chemicals)
Communicate and align fabric performance standards against technical requirements with suppliers, mills, and 3rd party
Desired qualification and work experience
Higher diploma or above in related technical disciplines
Minimum 5 years’ solid experience in either a european accredited testing lab or qa role in a buying office
Experience in working directly with designers and buyers preferred
Possess experience of sample evaluation, live model, and mannequin fit evaluation
Technical skills
Knowledge in both development and production
Proficiency in it skills especially in the use of ms-office applications
Good knowledge in pattern making, fit, garment construction, manufacturing process
Traits and abilities
Strong verbal and written english and local language
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Job activity
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