Quality Technician

Carhartt; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading apparel manufacturer seeks a Quality Technician in Mexico, responsible for performing quality audits on finished goods and ensuring compliance with specifications. Successful candidates will have at least 2 years experience, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to enhance quality processes and collaborate closely with production teams.

Formación

• 2+ years in Quality or auditing.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.

Responsabilidades

• Perform quality audits on finished goods.
• Collaborate with production management to ensure audit schedules.
• Manage final audits in assigned factories.

Conocimientos

Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality or auditing

Bilingual – English and Spanish

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Educación

College-level degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Quality Technician

Job Summary The primary purpose of the position is to perform timely and accurate quality audits on finished goods produced in an assigned Sourced Manufacturing facility. This role will evaluate and perform all final audits based upon specific Tech Packs and Carhartt’s procedure requirements, including in-process audits at different stages of production. Also responsible for recording, reporting and communicating all non‑conformances to the appropriate channels.

Title: Quality Technician, Mexico
Department: Quality
Reports to: Regional Quality Supervisor
Location: Rugged Tech

Inspired by Hard Work At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products— we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

Associate Responsibilities

• Accurately recognize and define non-conformances based on Tech Pack and written specifications.
• Perform timely final workmanship, packaging, labeling, and sizing audits on finished goods in all assigned factories.
• Complete and distribute all audit reports accurately and efficiently. Formally cover audit results and performance with the factories.
• Manage the daily/weekly flow of final audits; collaborate daily with production management to ensure audit schedules are followed.
• Collaborate with Carhartt Quality Management and Sourcing Manager to ensure support of the quality process and promote continuous quality improvement, including training of in‑house auditors.
• Act as a liaison between Carhartt Domestic Quality, Sourcing associates, and Sourcing partners.
• Train new QC auditors on correct policies and procedures.
• Accurately and consistently apply all applicable quality requirements.
• Attend and participate in all weekly production meetings regarding quality.
• Collaborate with production to audit and manage correct disposition of repairs and irregulars.
• Collaborate with production to clarify and educate operators on Carhartt requirements.
• Lead by example with a self‑starting ability and basic sense of urgency to get things done.

Required Education

• College‑level degree preferred
• Bilingual – English and Spanish required

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality or auditing required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills required, specifically in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to fully understand tech packs and sewing specifications and how they apply to auditing.
• Sewing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of garment construction preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with calm and professionalism.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Manufacturing, sewing environment
• Strength: Light – frequently, Medium – occasionally
• Movement: stooping, handling, crouching, reaching, finger dexterity and feeling
• Vision: Color vision
• Equipment Used: Office equipment
• Hazards: Proximity
• Travel – Light to Heavy
• Carhartt is a tobacco‑free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.