Quality Lifecycle Manager Apparel (m/f/d)

CYBEX; Bayreuth; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CYBEX in Bayreuth, Germany seeks a Quality Lifecycle Manager for the Apparel business to lead quality and product compliance across the full lifecycle. You will be the central knowledge hub for apparel QA, coordinating with executives and cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met from development to production.

You will drive Quality Planning, validation, supplier audits, and continuous improvement of QMS, aligning with global regulatory requirements and product risk

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in apparel quality management or production quality assurance in apparel, sportswear or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of textiles, materials, garment construction, testing methods and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with supplier quality management, audits and corrective action programs.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and apparel standards (OEKO-TEX, GOTS).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership as the Quality Lifecycle Manager for the Apparel business, overseeing all quality and product compliance.
• Act as central contact for Apparel quality topics, ensuring communication between Leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Define and drive Apparel Quality standards and specifications across the product lifecycle.
• Lead Quality Planning, Validation & Verification through the Product Development Process.
• Oversee quality processes across the supply chain from suppliers to finished goods.
• Drive continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems across suppliers.
• Lead root-cause analysis and 8D problem resolution with corrective actions.
• Support safe and compliant products for global markets and regulatory changes.
• Evaluate test results and support product risk assessments with relevant teams.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to drive quality performance.
• Establish effective inspection, documentation and data-driven monitoring.

Skills

Apparel quality management

Supplier quality management

ISO 9001 / OEKO-TEX / GOTS knowledge

Quality Planning & Validation

8D problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

German & English fluency

Education

Degree in Textile Engineering / Quality Management / Supply Chain

Job description

Germany / Bayreuth

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.

Your seat to fill:

• Take ownership as the Quality Lifecycle Manager for the Apparel business, overseeing all quality and product compliance activities across the entire product lifecycle
• Act as the central point of contact and trusted source of information for all Apparel quality and product compliance topics, ensuring seamless communication between Executive Leadership and cross-functional teams
• Define and drive Apparel Quality standards and specifications across the product lifecycle, ensuring a consistently high level of perceived quality
• Lead Quality Planning, Validation & Verification throughout the Product Development Process (PDP)
• Oversee quality processes across the entire supply chain, from suppliers to finished goods, ensuring consistent standards from development through production
• Drive the continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS) across the supplier base
• Lead root-cause analysis and issue resolution, including 8D processes and effective corrective and preventive actions
• Support the development of safe and compliant products for global markets and ensure stakeholders are informed about relevant regulatory requirements and changes
• Evaluate test results and support product risk assessments in collaboration with relevant teams
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and drive supplier quality performance, transparency and accountability
• Establish effective approaches for quality inspections, documentation and data-driven performance monitoring
• Drive knowledge sharing and continuous improvement by training internal teams and suppliers on quality standards and best practices

Your stroll to CYBEX:

• Degree in Textile Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management or a comparable field
• Demonstrated professional experience in apparel quality management or production quality assurance, ideally within the apparel, sportswear or FMCG industry
• Strong technical knowledge of textiles, materials, garment construction, testing methods and manufacturing processes
• Proven experience in supplier quality management, audits and corrective action programs
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, product compliance and relevant apparel standards, such as OEKO-TEX and GOTS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across different levels of the organization
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken; additional languages are a plus

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from copious nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. At CYBEX, we place great importance on our values: Imagination, Belief, Passion, Strength, Respect, and Love. These values shape our company culture and drive us to develop innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results.