QA Supervisor For Subcon

• Subcontractor Quality Management:
  • Audit, evaluate, and approve subcontractors for technical capability (seam sealing, down filling, waterproofing).
  • Implement QA protocols at subcontractor facilities and monitor adherence.
  • Lead root cause analysis for defects and drive corrective actions.
  • Act as key quality contact for subcontractor.
• Product Quality Oversight:
  • Perform pre-production checks (materials, trims, down fill power) and in-process inspections (first output – Inline – Prefinal)
  • Validate seam sealing integrity (tape, PU, weld) and down product quality (fill power, distribution, leakage).
  • Approve final shipments via AQL inspections.
  • In charge of TOP sign-off
• Technical Collaboration:
  • Train subcontractors on quality standards for outdoor items, seam sealing, and down.
  • Resolve technical disputes with suppliers (e.g., material flaws, construction issues).
• Compliance & Reporting:
  • Ensure compliance with safety (CPSIA), performance (ISO, ASTM), and brand standards.
  • Report quality KPIs (defect rates, on-time delivery) to senior management

• 5+ years in QA/QCwithinoutdoor gear/apparel manufacturing(e.g., waterproof garments, down products, sport wear….
• Expertise in:
  • Seam sealing techniques(tape, liquid, hot-air welding).
  • Down insulationproperties, testing, and quality control (fill power, moisture resistance).
  • Outdoor materials (e.g., nylon, TPU, DWR coatings).
• Proven experiencemanaging subcontractors/vendors
• Strong communication skills for cross-cultural supplier negotiations.

Willingness to travel frequently to subcontractor sites.