Quality Engineer – FW/EQ

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Indonesia.

📋 Description

• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives at the factory through quality enhancement, risk management, and preventive measures.

• Cultivate strong relationships with vendor and factory quality teams to influence the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Ensure the delivery of consistently high-quality products in line with Quality Management (QM) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to the VFQA team as well as the factory Quality Management team.

• Ensure that vendors are adequately trained and ready to perform Pre-FPA and MPA audits for newly onboarded factories.

• Organize training programs for newly onboarded factories covering personnel, processes, and products.

• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to maintain quality standards throughout the production process.

• Assess factory quality KPIs and oversee performance monitoring and support.

• Participate in RAM/T4 meetings to assess product risk levels and set Critical Product Attributes (CPAs) for high-risk programs.

• Communicate updates with VFQA and factories to confirm that implementation is underway.

• Offer technical guidance, quality training, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to vendors.

• Identify and promote global best practices for process, product, and manufacturing improvements.

• Act as a subject matter expert and engage in project-based continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support and monitor the internal lab testing SOPs of factories in compliance with brand standards and industrial/country regulations.

• Collaborate with the Quality Manager and the factory to address problems and provide technical assistance.

• Deliver weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly data on process improvements to track progress effectively.

• Build and maintain relationships while sharing pertinent information with both factory-level and internal stakeholders.

• Provide coaching to team members while adhering to VF values.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (any stream), Footwear Technology, Apparel, or Textile Technology.

• Certification as a Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification) is preferred.

• Strong English writing skills.

• Proficient oral communication skills in English.

• Competence in continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to build and lead teams effectively.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Results-oriented mindset.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Basic understanding of 5S, ISO 9001, and 8D problem-solving techniques.

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), CPK, and Six Sigma methodologies; familiarity with FMEA is advantageous.

• Experience in apparel and/or footwear manufacturing is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.