Apparel | Quality

QUALITY & PRODUCT INTEGRITY ENGINEER – APPAREL

Location:
Thailand Work Arrangement: Remote, with travel to manufacturing facilities as required

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced Quality & Product Integrity Engineer to support quality assurance and product integrity across apparel manufacturing operations in Thailand. The role is within the sports apparel and officially licensed merchandise industry, covering products such as sportswear, jerseys, and other licensed apparel. You will be responsible for ensuring that products manufactured by suppliers meet the required quality, safety, and performance standards throughout the production process. This includes working closely with manufacturing partners, conducting factory assessments, identifying quality issues, and driving continuous improvement. The role will involve working with an existing Quality & Product Integrity team and supporting quality oversight across a network of 3 manufacturing facilities in Thailand. Factory visits will be required depending on business and production needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor and maintain product quality standards across apparel manufacturing facilities, from material sourcing and sample development through bulk production and final inspection.
• Conduct factory visits, technical audits, and quality assessments to evaluate manufacturing processes and compliance with established standards.
• Inspect and assess fabric, materials, garment construction, stitching, measurements, colors, embellishments, labeling, and packaging.
• Review product samples, laboratory test results, inspection reports, and other quality documentation.
• Identify product defects and manufacturing risks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work closely with suppliers and factory teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurring defects.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality KPIs, including defect rates, PPM, and inspection pass rates.
• Develop, review, and implement quality SOPs, work instructions, and inspection guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and support to factory quality teams to improve manufacturing processes and product consistency.
• Collaborate with the existing Quality & Product Integrity team to maintain consistent quality standards across the supplier network. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Garment Technology, Textile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a supervisory, team leadership, or project management role.
• At least 2 years of experience in apparel quality assurance, product inspection, or laboratory testing.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, materials, embellishments, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Experience conducting factory technical audits, supplier quality assessments, and product inspections.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and quality improvement tools, such as 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and Pareto Analysis.
• Experience developing and implementing quality procedures and corrective action plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and quality data analysis.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing facilities across Thailand as required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
• Ability to achieve a Superior-level result in the Munsell Color Discrimination Test. This is a mandatory requirement for the position.