Quality Engineer

Vans; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality initiatives and improvements at their factory. The role requires significant experience in quality management and engineering principles, with the responsibility of coaching teams and managing vendor quality. The ideal candidate will help drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience, with 2-3 years in a supervisory role required.
• Proficiency in quality management concepts such as SPC and Six Sigma disciplines.
• Ability to provide training and act as a Subject Matter Expert.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in factory quality management.
• Evaluate vendor performance and support factory audits.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and optimize processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Certified Quality Engineer

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Key Purpose of the Job:

Lead continuous improvement at the factory through proper quality initiatives, prevention, and risk management. Must be able to directly influence factory QMS through a close working relationship with key vendor and factory quality personnel. Be accountable for delivering consistently high-quality products as measured through all QM KPIs/Metrics. Act as a coach and mentor for VF QA team as well as all factory QA.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as SME in projects and SOPs, provide training on assigned topics for associates and factories.
• Lab Testing SOP: Support and monitor factory accredited lab testing SOP against Brand standards and Industrial/Country requirements.
• Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate new vendors to identify factory quality setup, technical support, and product capability & production capacity.
• VCP Program Execution: Support and train VF teams and factories on VCP program execution.
• Factory Process Audit: Support conducting Factory Process Audit and coach QE/QA and FKR on how to conduct it.
• Risk Management: Proactively seek opportunities for upstream prevention management and mitigate risk using Risk Base program to best allocate resources needed.
• Escalation Management: Manage and appropriately escalate risks, issues, and points of concern to Regional Manager.
• Vendor Performance: With the support of data analytics, manage vendor performance and drive continuous improvement within the supply base and your team.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Process Optimization: Continually review ways of working, process alignment, and team capabilities to optimize efficiencies.
• Team Engagement: Ensure the team is fully aware of their respective roles & responsibilities and that they have the tools to do their job.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Ensure high engagement between the team at brand, vendor, and regional cross-functional teams.
• Project Participation: Engage/participate in projects and actively identify, propose new ideas for projects. Create opportunities for the team to be involved in cross-brand/cross-functional activities.

Strategic Role Relationship Building:

• Information Sharing: Openly seek out individuals at the factory level and internally to share relevant information that benefits the customer, business, and VF associates.
• Authentic Dialogue: Debate and provide authentic dialogue with stakeholders to achieve the shared goal.

Leadership:

• Active Listening: Actively listen to others and exchange ideas.
• Adapt Communication: Apply facts and adapt own communication style and language based on the audience and situation.
• Coaching: Provide active coaching to team members to encourage and foster new knowledge while ensuring VF's values are upheld.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Relevant Experience: 8-10 years. Candidates who do not possess extensive experience may be considered for a junior role instead.
• Minimum Supervisory Experience: 2-3 years
• Minimum Academic Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Logistics, Mathematics fields
• Required Professional Qualification: Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification) recommended

Other Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with 5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving
• Knowledge in SPC, CPK and Six Sigma disciplines, FMEA would be advantageous
• Sewing, Construction, and Factory Operations Knowledge

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