Material Quality Specialist 2

Department: Quality & Compliance Reports to: Manager, Material Quality

Location:
Hong Kong Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As a Materials Quality Specialist 2 in our Honk Kong Office (HKO), you safeguard the quality and performance of the materials used in Arc’teryx apparel and gear across Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners in our global supply chain.
Based in Hong Kong you will monitor implementation of Arc’teryx material quality protocols; support our global material quality strategy through proactive engagement with raw material suppliers and garment factories.
Your work directly ensures that raw materials used in Arc’teryx products meet or exceed our highest expectations for performance, durability, and consistency. Meet Your Future Team: The Raw Materials Quality team is a small but highly versatile team of problem solvers and process makers, who ensure all materials used in our supply chain meet and exceed the brand and guests’ expectations. Our passion bring design to life and maintains our brand integrity.
Other than your line manager, you will also work closely with Material Quality team based at the Design Centre (DC) in Vancouver. You will support the shaping of our regional footprint, establish new capabilities, and strengthen the connection between Asian suppliers and the global Raw Material Quality function. If you were the Material Quality Specialist 2 now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
• 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. Are you our next Material Quality Specialist 2?
• 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. Equal Opportunity Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate. All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values. Leave it Better We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world. Live it. Get out there
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