Quality Manager - Apparel & Gloves

Alpinestars; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leadership exposure

International, dynamic environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Alpinestars is a global leader in performance protective equipment and apparel. We seek a Quality Manager to oversee supplier quality across Asia, ensuring product integrity from development through mass production.

The role leads a small team, collaborates with Product Development, Sourcing and Corporate Quality, and requires regular travel to manage supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years of experience in quality management for technical apparel and leather goods, strong

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of quality management experience in technical apparel and leather goods across multiple countries.
• Strong expertise in leather and technical product construction, paper patterns and print/embroidery performance across various materials.
• Proven supplier quality management experience in Asia, including audits, CAPs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with protective gear certifications (e.g., CE) and material performance testing.
• Flexible, with strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to align diverse stakeholders.
• Business‑level English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.
• High willingness to travel regularly throughout Asia.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement quality strategies for categories, aligning with Corporate Quality (in EU).
• Establish quality objectives, checkpoints and KPIs across development and production stages.
• Partner with R&D to support new developments, ensuring feasibility, material performance validation and supplier readiness.
• Assess risks across moulds, materials, suppliers, production processes and new developments.
• Define and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard quality and supply continuity.
• Monitor material quality and performance to meet durability, safety and performance standards through testing and audits.
• Maintain reporting flow with Corporate Quality and oversee supplier quality performance and continuous improvements.
• Conduct regular factory visits to evaluate production, quality systems and adherence to requirements.
• Support suppliers in preventive measures and robust quality controls for stable output.
• Ensure checkpoints from raw materials to final inspections; monitor deviations and coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain strong communication with Corporate Quality, R&D and Sourcing; provide updates on status and actions.
• Lead and mentor the quality team and third parties to ensure high performance and proactive problem-solving.

Skills

Quality management

Leather/technical product construction

Supplier audits

CAPs / Continuous improvement

Travel Asia

English proficiency

Mandarin advantage

Job description

Alpinestars is a global leader in performance protective equipment, technical apparel and footwear for motorsports and action sports. With a strong focus on innovation, safety and performance, we continuously push the boundaries of design and technology to deliver products trusted by athletes worldwide.

Role Overview

Quality Manager – Apparel & Gloves

As a Quality Manager, you will oversee supplier quality performance and product integrity across the categories. Leading a small, efficient team, you will work closely with Product Development, Sourcing, Production Planning and Corporate Quality to ensure all products meet Alpinestars’ technical and performance standards. You will drive supplier performance across Asia, securing smooth execution from development through mass production. The role requires regular travel to manage suppliers, monitor production and maintain consistent quality output.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Category Leadership

• Define and implement quality strategies for the categories, ensuring alignment standards and product requirements with Corporate Quality (in EU)
• Establish clear quality objectives, checkpoints and performance indicators across development and production stages.

Product Development Support and Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Partner closely with R&D to support new developments, ensuring technical feasibility, material performance validation and supplier readiness.
• Proactively assess risks across moulds, materials, suppliers, production processes and new developments.
• Define and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard product quality and supply continuity.

Material & Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor and assess material quality and performance to ensure compliance with Alpinestars’ durability, safety and performance standards through testing, validation and supplier audits.
• Maintain consistent quality alignment and reporting flow with Corporate Quality.
• Oversee supplier quality performance, driving continuous improvement and corrective action plans.
• Conduct regular factory visits to evaluate production processes, quality systems and adherence to Alpinestars’ requirements.
• Support suppliers in implementing preventive measures and robust quality controls to secure stable, high-quality output.

Production Quality Monitoring

• Ensure preliminary checkpoints are in place at all stages from raw materials to inline production and final inspections.
• Monitor production quality, identify deviations and coordinate timely resolutions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Guarantee reliable production visibility and accurate reporting to Corporate Quality Team.

Operational Excellence & Communication

• Maintain strong communication channels with Corporate Quality, R&D and Sourcing Team.
• Provide clear, structured updates on quality status, risks and improvement actions.
• Lead and mentor the quality team and third Parties to ensure high performance, technical expertise and proactive problem‑solving.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of quality management experience in technical apparel and leather goods across multiple countries.
• Strong expertise in leather and technical product construction, paper patterns and print/embroidery performance across various materials.
• Proven supplier quality management experience in Asia, including audits, CAPs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with protective gear certifications (e.g., CE) and material performance testing.
• Flexible, with strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to align diverse stakeholders.
• Business‑fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.
• High willingness to travel regularly throughout Asia.

What We Offer

• High autonomy and direct exposure to global leadership.
• An international, dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A supportive, performance-driven and collaborative company culture.