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Senior Product Integrity Specialist - Apparel

Arc'teryx· Product Integrity, Supply Chain
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Hong KongFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior leadership role safeguarding Arc’teryx brand integrity through global maintenance of product construction standards, best production practices, and quality standards across all product categories and manufacturing locations. Lead development and implementation of advanced processes and standards, mentor team members, drive cross-functional alignment, and influence strategic decisions impacting product quality and brand reputation. Based in Hong Kong, on-site. Eligible to work in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

  • Partnering with Design, Product Development and HKO commercialization teams during the Maker’s Phase and leading technical evaluations of products during development, providing strategic feedback to Design and Product Development teams.
  • Attending design initiations, prototype reviews, buy-ready signoffs, and seasonal meetings to advise on new models, constructions, and materials.
  • Establishing and enforcing advanced quality standards for construction and manufacturing methods across all factories in partnership with Quality, Design, Product Development, Pattern/Fit, and Production teams.
  • Mentoring and guiding junior specialists and supporting their technical development.
  • Leading vendor capability assessments and training programs to ensure adherence to Arc’teryx brand standards.
  • Providing expert-level technical guidance on construction methods and quality standards for all product categories.
  • Influencing cost reduction strategies, safety compliance, and quality improvements through best manufacturing practices and efficiency initiatives.
  • Representing Product Integrity in strategic meetings, including Design initiations and quality reviews, to shape decisions on new models and construction methods.
  • Reviewing tech packs and construction elements for accuracy and design-for-manufacturing (DFM), focusing on sampling challenges for new and transition models.
  • Conducting seasonal technical quality reviews (TQR) of prototypes and approving them.
  • Overseeing seasonal technical quality reviews and risk assessments for high-risk models, ensuring proactive mitigation plans.
  • Approving sealed samples at size set stage for bulk production.
  • Preparing CTQ instructions for new models and leading seasonal handover meetings to educate QC teams.
  • Performing risk assessments and oversee high-risk models from development through bulk production.
  • Overseeing preventive actions such as pilot runs and TOP for high-risk models.
  • Performing onboarding programs for new vendors and contribute to sourcing exploration and qualification assessments.
  • Building and supporting in achieving departmental KPIs and objectives.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality data and implementing corrective actions across global manufacturing partners.
  • Driving the creation and optimization of workflows and standards for global quality management of finished goods.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or Diploma in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Material Science, Fashion, Clothing Technology, or Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in apparel manufacturing and quality management.
  • Deep expertise in apparel construction, material properties, and global manufacturing practices.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor teams, and influence strategic decisions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and alignment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and PLM systems.
  • Ability to travel and work in a Full time In-person environment.

Skills

Required:Textile engineering/technology knowledgeConstruction methods and DFmVendor management and trainingCross-functional leadershipData analysis and problem-solving
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Arc'teryx

Outdoor Clothing, Technical Outerwear, & Accessories | Arc'teryx United States

Arc'teryx is a high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies

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