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Material Quality Specialist 2

Arc'teryx· Quality & Compliance
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Hybrid (Hong Kong)Full-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Materials quality professional safeguarding the quality and performance of Arc’teryx materials across Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners in the global supply chain, based in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Degree or High Diploma in textiles or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in raw materials, textile manufacturing, and/or quality management.
  • Strong working knowledge of textile fibers, yarns, woven and knit constructions, finishing techniques, films/laminations, and dyeing processes.
  • Strong knowledge of textile testing and standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO, GB), and ability to evaluate data for functional performance and conformance.
  • Experience in supplier auditing, capability assessments, and performing onsite inspections.
  • Positive problem-solving mindset with a creative and collaborative approach to challenging problems.
  • Ideally expert in colour theory and spectral data with demonstrated hue discrimination; good Munsell Hue Test score (0-16) and trained color eye.
  • Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
  • Ability to travel throughout Asia and internationally, as required.

Skills

Required:Material quality auditingOn-site inspections
Nice to have:Training and onboardingColor theory and spectral data

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Do Right and Leave it Better values
  • Live it. Disruptive evolution. Commit.
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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