Material Quality Specialist 2

Conduct regular Tier 1 (garment factory) and Tier 2 (material supplier) site visits to assess and audit adherence to material quality protocols, validate processes, and identify risks critical to quality.

Support T1/T2 or third-party lab qualification, onboarding, accreditation, and ongoing performance evaluations.

Conduct on-site inspections for high-risk raw materials, escalated issues, or non-standard production scenarios at T1/T2.

Deliver onboarding and training to T1/T2 vendor teams on Arc’teryx quality standards, protocols, testing procedures, and inspection requirements.

Train and audit global QCs and T1/T2 inspectors to ensure aligned and consistent quality expectations and execution across regions.

Support the global team in issue resolution for T1/T2 material and/or colour quality issue, including containment, root cause investigation, and corrective action plans.

Ensure consistent adoption and implementation of Raw Material Quality (RMQ) protocols throughout the region with the RMQ team

Support regional data collection, ensure completeness and accuracy, document findings clearly and report back to the global Material Quality team and cross-functional partners.

Build and manage QC file (approved bulk reference) library in HKO.

You hold a Degree or High Diploma in textiles or a related technical discipline.

You have 5+ years of experience in raw materials, textile manufacturing, and/or quality management.

You have strong working knowledge of textile fibers, yarns, woven and knit constructions, finishing techniques, films/laminations, and dyeing processes.

You have strong knowledge of textile testing and standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO, GB),and can evaluate data for functional performance and conformance.

You are experienced in supplier auditing, capability assessments, and performing onsite inspections.

You have positive intent to solve problem, with a creative and collaborative approach to solve challenging problems.

You ideally are an expert in the colour theory and spectral data and can demonstrate superior ability in hue discrimination, with a good score in Munsell Hue Test (Score of 0-16) and have a trained color eye.

You are fluent in English and have strong communication skills.

You have the ability to travel throughout Asia and internationally, as required.