Our partner is looking for a Quality Engineer, FW/EQ based in India. In this role, you will drive quality excellence and continuous improvement across footwear and apparel manufacturing operations. You will work closely with factory teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to strengthen quality management systems and ensure consistent product standards. Your responsibilities will include identifying production risks, implementing preventive measures, and monitoring key quality performance indicators. You will also provide technical guidance, deliver quality training, and support factories in adopting best practices and standardized procedures. As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to improvement projects and help optimize manufacturing processes. This position offers an opportunity to influence quality strategies, build solid partnerships, and promote a culture of operational excellence across a global manufacturing network. Accountabilities - Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing facilities, focusing on prevention, risk management, and compliance with established quality standards. - Ensure vendor and factory quality teams are adequately trained and equipped to independently conduct Pre-FPA and MPA audits for newly onboarded factories. - Organize and coordinate onboarding training covering people, processes, and product quality requirements. - Collaborate with vendors, factory personnel, and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain quality throughout the production lifecycle. - Evaluate factory quality KPIs and metrics, monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities, and provide the necessary operational support.



- Participate in RAM/T4 meetings with cross-functional teams to assess product risk levels and establish Corrective Preventive Actions (CPA) for high-risk programs. Communicate action plans to relevant teams and monitor implementation. - Provide technical guidance, quality training, and standardized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to vendors and factories to strengthen manufacturing processes and meet required quality standards. - Identify and promote global best practices in manufacturing processes, product quality, and operational requirements to support consistency across regions. - Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and actively contribute to project-based assignments and continuous improvement initiatives. - Support and monitor factory laboratory testing procedures to ensure compliance with brand standards and applicable industrial and country-specific requirements. - Work closely with Quality Managers and factory teams to resolve technical issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement effective problem-solving solutions. - Prepare and share weekly, biweekly, and monthly process improvement reports to track progress and measure the effectiveness of quality initiatives. - Requirements: - Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Footwear Technology, Apparel Technology, Textile Technology, or a related discipline. - 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality management. - Previous experience in footwear, apparel, textile, or related manufacturing environments, with a solid understanding of production processes and quality requirements. - A Certified Quality Engineer qualification, Six Sigma Green Belt certification, or equivalent professional qualification is recommended.

📌 Quality Engineering (India)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 India