Global Materials Quality Specialist – Hong Kong

Arc’teryx; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc'Teryx in Hong Kong seeks a Materials Quality Specialist 2 to safeguard the quality of materials used in apparel and gear across Tier 1 and 2 partners in the global supply chain. Based in Hong Kong, you will monitor RMQ protocols and support the global material quality strategy through engagement with raw material suppliers and garment factories.

Core activities include site visits, supplier audits, on-site inspections of high‑risk materials, training for vendor teams, ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in textiles or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in raw materials or textile quality.
• Strong knowledge of fibers, yarns, woven/knit constructions, finishing, laminations, and dyeing.
• Knowledge of textile testing standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO, GB).
• Experience with supplier auditing and on-site inspections.
• Color theory and spectral data; good hue discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular Tier 1 and Tier 2 site visits to assess adherence to material quality protocols.
• Support T1/T2 lab qualification, onboarding, accreditation, and evaluations.
• Perform on-site inspections for high-risk materials and escalation cases.
• Deliver onboarding and training to T1/T2 vendor teams on Arc'Teryx quality standards.
• Train and audit global QCs and T1/T2 inspectors for consistent quality standards.
• Assist with issue resolution for material and color quality, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support RMQ protocol adoption across the region with the RMQ team.
• Assist regional data collection, ensure data completeness and clear reporting.
• Build and manage QC file libraries in Hong Kong.

Skills

Raw materials

Textile testing

Auditing suppliers

Color theory

Onsite inspections

English fluent

Travel ready

Education

Textile degree

Job description

Arc'Teryx in Hong Kong seeks a Materials Quality Specialist 2 to safeguard the quality of materials used in apparel and gear across Tier 1 and 2 partners in the global supply chain. Based in Hong Kong, you will monitor RMQ protocols and support the global material quality strategy through engagement with raw material suppliers and garment factories.

Core activities include site visits, supplier audits, on-site inspections of high‑risk materials, training for vendor teams, ensuring adherence to