Senior Specialist, Material Quality, Equipment

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Tier 2 material and Tier 1 equipment manufacturing facilities, Supplier Management, Material Sourcing, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Stewardship, Brands, Regional Quality, and Global Material Services teams.

• Detect potential quality issues related to equipment materials and spearhead proactive risk mitigation strategies.

• Independently manage the resolution of material quality challenges.

• Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and validate effectiveness.

• Work in partnership with suppliers, factories, internal laboratories, and third-party testing centers on material testing, validation, compliance, and performance assessment.

• Keep detailed records of issues, current status, risk levels, next steps, and evidence of closure.

• Utilize VF quality data to pinpoint recurring failure modes and systemic supplier deficiencies.

• Generate monthly dashboards on supplier quality performance and deliver regular updates to VF leadership regarding supplier performance.

• Act as a subject matter expert in fabric production and surface-treatment methodologies.

• Transform insights from issues into preventive guidance, prioritize supplier improvements, and develop quality capability programs.

• Engage in initiatives aimed at enhancing material quality processes, governance, and issue management.

• Provide technical recommendations and best practices to enhance equipment material performance, durability, and reliability.

• Assist in creating standardized workflows, quality standards, best practices, and processes for equipment materials.

• Lead and support supplier training and certification under the Supplier Certification Program.

• Foster partnerships and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to align expectations regarding material performance and quality targets.

• Share insights and harmonize best manufacturing practices among suppliers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Textile Material manufacturing, Material quality engineering, Supplier (T2) / Equipment Vendor (T1) quality, or production issue resolution within textile or equipment manufacturing.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Disciplined execution of tasks.

• Collaborative leadership abilities.

• A commitment to accountability, process excellence, and ongoing improvement.

• Expertise in fabric production processes, including printing, heat transfer, lamination, coating, bonding, embossing, finishing, and various surface treatments.

• Ability to work independently with suppliers, footwear manufacturing facilities, and cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in leading structured root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness validation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.