Cashmere Quality Engineer — Grade A Standards

Quince; Italia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quince is seeking a Cashmere Engineer Specialist to uphold Grade A cashmere quality across fiber and yarn streams. You will define acceptance criteria, inspect lots, and collaborate with dehairing partners to improve yield while minimizing waste.

You’ll build a robust material library, support R&D and production with data, and lead cross-functional quality initiatives. You will lead audits of suppliers, enforce standards, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain, working from our

Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• Deep experience evaluating dehaired cashmere fiber and finished cashmere yarns.
• Familiarity with fiber and yarn testing methods (e.g., OFDA, tensile testing).

Responsibilities

• Oversee dehaired cashmere fiber quality to meet Grade A specs.
• Define and enforce acceptance criteria for dehaired fiber quality.
• Inspect incoming fiber lots before release to mills and flag non-conformities.
• Partner with dehairing facilities to maximize Grade A output while minimizing waste.
• Define Grade A standards and audit suppliers for adherence.
• Evaluate finished yarns for evenness, strength, twist, and appearance.
• Maintain a material library linking fiber lots to yarns with key attributes.
• Travel to facilities for quality audits and supplier visits.

Skills

Fiber & Yarn Expertise

Grade A Knowledge

Defect Analysis

Testing Acumen

Supplier Collaboration

Material Library Experience

Education

Textile Engineering

Material Science

Related Field

Tools

Traceability systems

Digital library tools

Spinning mill QC systems

Job description

Quince is seeking a Cashmere Engineer Specialist to uphold Grade A cashmere quality across fiber and yarn streams. You will define acceptance criteria, inspect lots, and collaborate with dehairing partners to improve yield while minimizing waste.

You’ll build a robust material library, support R&D and production with data, and lead cross-functional quality initiatives. You will lead audits of suppliers, enforce standards, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain, working from our