Apparel Testing & Quality Lead

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods seeks an Associate Testing Manager to oversee product testing across materials and finished garments, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance from development to production. You will partner with internal teams and global vendors to drive testing initiatives and continuous improvement.

The role includes delivering training, staying current with industry standards, and supporting research and benchmarking projects to uphold quality expectations for youth and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in testing laboratory or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of AATCC/ASTM testing methods and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Testing, Chemistry, or equivalent science field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing activities to ensure materials and garments meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Guide the testing lifecycle from fabric development through production with cross‑functional partners.
• Deliver training, monitor regulatory updates, and support benchmarking initiatives.
• Collaborate with global sourcing, design, and production teams to address testing concerns.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Testing

Regulatory Compliance

Laboratory Testing

Product Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Testing, Chemistry, or related science

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods seeks an Associate Testing Manager to oversee product testing across materials and finished garments, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance from development to production. You will partner with internal teams and global vendors to drive testing initiatives and continuous improvement.

The role includes delivering training, staying current with industry standards, and supporting research and benchmarking projects to uphold quality expectations for youth and