Quality Control Specialist at Arc'teryx

Department: Quality Control (QC)Reports to: Manager, Quality ControlLocation: North Vancouver, BCYour Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:As the Quality Control Specialist, you are part of a small team of resident experts on finished goods quality control standards and processes. You work closely with local and overseas Quality specialists and to develop, implement, and monitor the most effective and efficient finished goods quality control processes. Your expertise enables us to maintain our product and brand integrity by upholding the highest quality standards in technical apparel production.This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.Meet Your Future Team:You will be working on a cross-functional team of experts responsible for the quality control, assurance, and compliance of our raw materials and finished goods. Our local QC Team interfaces heavily with the Hong-Kong based Sourcing and Quality teams, and you will have the opportunity to partner directly with these teams to achieve quality finished goods that meet the highest quality standards in technical apparel product



If you were the Quality Control Specialist now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Developing innovative QC processes by working directly with our local and overseas Quality Team to establish standardized methods of inspection and process control

Collaborating with cross-functional teams by offering your expertise in best practices and knowledge of products and standards

Performing time-studies to gather data on QC in/efficiencies

Investigating quality failures, performing root cause analysis and working with QPMs to implement corrective action plans

Managing inspection processes domestically and overseas through our inspection platform

Creating inspection workflows to optimize individual QC efficiencies for specific product types and factories

Partnering with local and overseas QC Managers to develop intelligent inspection planning to optimize QC efficiency

Working with the other QC Specialists, Quality Data Specialist and QC Manager to understand the elements of product quality that have the greatest impact on customer satisfaction

Partnering with Product Development and Product Integrity, as well as our overseas factories to create inspection plans specific to new and existing product types

Visiting overseas factories and performing Quality Control and process audits

Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Working closely with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building (at least annually)

Adhering to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities to expedite responsible purchasing practices as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Partnering with Technical Specialist and PDs to help create model-level quality risk mitigation plans

Leading Quality control visits to underperforming factories

Creating new processes and standards according to the evolving needs of the business

Are you our next Quality Control Specialist?

You have 2+ years’ experience quality control, ideally in the apparel industry

You have formal training in quality control methods and best practices

You have direct experience auditing production facilities quality processes

You have experience in garment development and production You have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

You are able to balance and focus on multiple, overlapping priorities and deadlines without losing sight of the big picture

You have strong verbal and written English communication skills

You have good problem solving skills and the grit to persevere through challenging issues

You have experience working in a diverse, cross-cultural team

You always operate with honesty and integrity

You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration

You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right

Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

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