Production QA Engineer – Textile Manufacturing

About the role

The Production QA Engineer will ensure that textile products meet WSI quality standards and are delivered on time. Working closely with sourcing teams and vendors, the role focuses on establishing robust process controls and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process control plans, identifying critical risk areas and defining corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections according to WSI standards, manage re‑inspections, and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Lead the Focus Inspection Program (FIP) and train vendor QA personnel on quality standards.
• Monitor vendor DQA performance, follow up on corrective actions, and ensure certification compliance.
• Analyse customer feedback, perform root‑cause analysis, and coordinate preventive actions.
• Manage PPM handovers and validate on‑site vendor inspection documentation and samples.
• Evaluate factory capability and quality systems for new suppliers, driving continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years hands‑on experience in textile or related product manufacturing (e.g., backpacks, home textiles).
• Strong knowledge of textile constructions, materials, and regulatory standards.
• Understanding of production processes, value‑chain cost aspects, and QA/QC tools.
• Fluent in English; Chinese is a plus.

Required skills

• Process control planning
• Inspection and re‑inspection procedures
• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) implementation
• Focus Inspection Program (FIP) management
• Vendor QA training and performance monitoring
• Root‑cause analysis
• PPM handover coordination
• Factory capability and quality evaluation