VF

Operates global apparel, footwear, accessories brands

Quality Engineer - Fw/Eq

Quality EngineeringPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeCentral Java, IndonesiaNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering in any stream, footwear technology, apparel technology, or textile technology.
A Certified Quality Engineer certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent qualification is recommended.
Excellent English writing and oral proficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Fair knowledge of 5S, ISO 9001, and 8D problem solving.
Knowledge of statistical process control, process capability (Cpk), Six Sigma disciplines, and failure mode and effects analysis is advantageous.
Apparel and/or footwear manufacturing knowledge.
Six to eight years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement at the factory through quality initiatives, prevention, and risk management.
Influence factory quality management systems through close working relationships with vendor and factory quality personnel.
Be accountable for delivering consistently high-quality products as measured through quality management key performance indicators and metrics.
Coach and mentor the VFQA team and factory quality management teams.
Ensure vendors FKR, CFA, and CFIA are trained to conduct Pre-FPA and MPA audits at newly onboarded factories.
Arrange training for newly onboarded factories on people, process, and product.
Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the production process.
Evaluate factory quality key performance indicators and monitor and support factory quality performance.
Attend RAM/T4 meetings with cross-functional teams to determine product risk levels and establish corrective and preventive actions for high-risk programs; share updates with VFQA and factories and confirm implementation.
Provide vendors with technical guidance, quality training, and standard operating procedures to improve processes and meet VF standards.
Identify global best-practice improvements for processes, products, and manufacturing requirements to support global alignment.
Serve as an active subject-matter expert and participate in project-based continuous improvement tasks.
Support and monitor factory internal laboratory testing procedures against brand standards and industrial or country requirements.
Work with the Quality Manager and factory teams on problem solving and technical support.
Provide weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly process-improvement data to map progress.
Seek out factory-level and internal contacts to share information that benefits customers, the business, and VF associates.
Engage stakeholders in candid dialogue to achieve shared goals.
Listen to others and exchange ideas.
Adapt communication style and language to the audience and situation.
Coach team members to encourage new knowledge while upholding VF values.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of statistical process control, process capability (Cpk), Six Sigma disciplines, and failure mode and effects analysis is advantageous.
A Certified Quality Engineer certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent qualification is recommended.

Key Purpose of the Job

Lead continuous improvement at the factory through proper quality initiatives, prevention and risk management. Must be able to directly influence factory QMS through a close working relationship with key vendor and factory quality personnel. Be accountable for delivering consistently high-quality product as measured through all QM KPIs/Metrics. Act as a coach and mentor for VFQA team as well as all factory Quality Management team.

Key Area of Responsibility

Assure vendors FKR, CFA and CFIA are well trained up and ready for empowering themselves conduct Pre FPA, MPA audit of new onboard Factory. Arrange training for newly onboarded factory on People, Process and Product.
Collaborate with vendors and all stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the production process
Evaluate the quality KPIs of the factories, monitor, support and
Attend RAM/T4 meeting with cross function team and determine the Product risk Level and establish CPA for high-risk programs. Share the updates with VFQA and factory and confirm implementation.
Support vendors with technical guidance, quality training, and standard SOPs to improve processes and meet VF standards.
Identify global best practice improvements for process, products and manufacturing requirements for global alignment.
Be an active SME and involve in project-based task to have continuous improvement.
Support and monitor the factory internal lab testing SOP against Brand standards and Industrial/Country requirements.
Work with Quality Manager and factory for Problem solving & Technical support
Provide weekly/bi-weekly/monthly process improvement data to map progress

Strategic Role Relationship Building

Openly seeks out individuals at the factory level and internally to share relevant information that benefits the customer, business and VF associates.
Debates and provides authentic dialogue with stakeholders to achieve the shared goal.

Leadership

Actively listens to others and exchanges ideas
Applies facts and adapts own communication style and language based on the audience and situation.
Provide active coaching to team members to encourage and foster new knowledge while ensuring VFs values are upheld.

Number of Direct Report Subordinates:
N/A

Minimum Relevant Experience

6 - 8 years

Minimum Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Minimum Academic Requirement

Bachelor’s degree and above

Major Subjects:
Engineering in any stream / Footwear Technology / Apparel or textile technology

Required Professional Qualification:
Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification) recommended

Language Proficiency (Please delete where inappropriate)

Writing Skills

1. English:
Excellent

Oral Skills

1. English:
Excellent

Required Competencies

Continuous Improvement
Team Building
Excellent Communication Skills
Results Oriented
Problem Solving Skill

Other Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Good analytical and problem-solving skill
Fair knowledge of 5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving
Knowledge in SPC, CPK and Six Sigma disciplines, FMEA would be advantageous
Apparel and/or Footwear, Manufacturing Knowledge

R-20261103-0059

About the Company

VF

Operates global apparel, footwear, accessories brands

VF Corporation coordinates a global portfolio of apparel, footwear, and accessories brands with a focus on outdoor, active, and workwear. The company’s products span clothing, footwear, and accessories under recognizable names like The North Face, Vans, Timberland, and Dickies. It operates through multiple channels, selling wholesale to mass merchants, specialty stores, and department stores, while also running direct-to-consumer options via VF-owned stores, concessions, and e-commerce. VF differentiates itself by combining a large, diversified brand roster with an omnichannel strategy and an internal venture arm (VF Venture Foundry) that tests new platforms, services, and experiences. Its goal is to grow its brands and revenue by expanding its direct-to-consumer presence, optimizing its multi-channel distribution, and evolving the business to respond to market changes.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 1899

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