Quality Engineer
Key Purpose of the Job:
Leadcontinuous improvementat the factory throughproper quality initiatives,preventionand risk management.Must be able todirectlyinfluence factory QMSthrougha closeworkingrelationship withkeyvendorand factoryqualitypersonnel.Be accountable for delivering consistently high-quality product as measured through all QM KPIs/Metrics. Act as a coach and mentor forVFQAteam as well asallfactoryQuality Management team.
Key Area of Responsibility:
Assure vendorsFKR, CFA and CFIA are well trained up and readyfor empoweringthemselvesconductPre FPA, MPA audit of new onboard Factory.Arrangetraining for newly onboarded factory onPeople, Process and Product.
Collaborate with vendors and all stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the production process
Evaluate the qualityKPIsof the factories,monitor,supportand
Attend RAM/T4meetingwith cross functionteamanddeterminethe ProductriskLevelandestablishCPAfor high-risk programs. Share the updates with VFQA and factory and confirm implementation.
Support vendors with technical guidance, quality training, andstandardSOPs to improve processes and meet VF standards.
Identifyglobal best practice improvementsforprocess,productsand manufacturing requirements for global alignment.
Be an active SME and involve in project-basedtaskto have continuous improvement.
Support andmonitorthe factory internal lab testing SOP against Brand standards and Industrial/Country requirements.
Work with QualityManagerand factoryforProblem solving & Technical support
Provide weekly/bi-weekly/monthly process improvementdatato map progress
Strategic Role Relationship Building
Openly seeks out individuals at the factory level and internally to share relevant information thatbenefitsthe customer,businessand 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 adaptsowncommunication 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.
JobRequirements
Minimum Relevant Experience:
3 - 5years
MinimumAcademicRequirement:
Bachelor’s degreeand above
Major Subjects:
Engineeringin any stream/Footwear Technology/Apparel or textile technology
Required Professional Qualification:
Certified Quality Engineer/Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification)recommended
Language Proficiency:
English:Excellent(4 skills)
RequiredCompetencies:
Continuous Improvement
Team Building
ExcellentCommunicationSkills
Results Oriented
Problem Solving Skill
Other Requirements:
Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Good analytical andproblem-solvingskill
Fair knowledge of5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving
Knowledge in SPC, CPK and Six Sigma disciplines, FMEAwould beadvantageous
Apparel and/or Footwear, ManufacturingKnowledge