QA Manager

**ACG_3938_JOB
Our client is a leading manufacturing company who is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.**

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. QA System & Set-up

• Set up and run the QA system: standards, procedures and forms for incoming materials, in-line, end-line and final inspection.

• Plan QA/QC staffing, inspection and test facilities and equipment (including calibration) with the QA/QC Director.

• Develop quality programs with the QA/QC Director and roll them out across all departments.

2. High-Technical Processes & Pre-Production

• Control process parameters and inspect quality for high-technical operations (welding, seam sealing, bonding).

• Approve samples and trial production runs before bulk production starts.

• Join pre-production meetings to flag quality risks for upcoming styles.

3. Customer Requirements

• Work with Merchandising and customers' QA teams to understand the requirements of each customer and style.

• Train QA staff and relevant departments (QC, Production, Technical) on customer quality standards.

• Organize and oversee customer final inspections and factory quality audits; take part personally when needed.

4. Materials & Needle/Metal Control

• Make sure fabric and trims are inspected and tested before cutting; resolve material issues with Merchandising and suppliers.

• Run the needle and metal control system and audit compliance.

5. Problem Solving & Reporting

• Audit how Production and QC apply QA procedures; report gaps for corrective action.

• Lead root cause analysis with Production, Technical and IE, and follow corrective and preventive actions to closure.

• Report quality data (e.g. DHU, pass rates, claims) regularly to the QA/QC Director.

• Authority to hold materials, lots and shipments that do not meet quality standards, and escalate to the QA/QC Director when needed.

6. Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by the QA/QC Director.

Requirements

• College or Bachelor's degree in Garment Technology, Textile, Quality Management or a related field.

• 7+ years in garment QA/QC, preferably in outerwear and high-technical products (welding, seam sealing, bonding), including 3+ years as QA Manager or Assistant QA Manager.

• Experience with international brands' quality standards; experience setting up a QA system in a new factory.