Position Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Socks & Technical Knitwear is the ultimate gatekeeper of material integrity, structural quality, and manufacturing standards across our integral supply chain. This is a highly technical, hands‑on role.
1. Technical Material & Yarn Quality Assurance
- Yarn & Fiber Validation: Audit and verify raw materials, ensuring that yarn counts, filament structures, and fiber compositions (Nylon, Spandex, Combed Cotton blends) meet structural compression and performance benchmarks.
- Grip & Polymer Chemistry Integrity: Oversee the quality, execution, and durability of silicone/PVC grip applications on performance socks. Troubleshoot and resolve adhesion failures, cracking, or peeling caused by fabric softeners or chemical finishes.
- Lab Testing Compliance: Manage physical and chemical laboratory testing protocols (e.g., colorfastness to sweat/washing, abrasion resistance, pilling benchmarks, and ASTM stretch & recovery metrics). Interpret third‑party lab results to approve or reject bulk material lots.

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Factory Quality Management & Production Auditing
- Knitting Machinery & Specification Alignment: Preview and technically audit sample stages (Protos, SMS, PPS) against Tech Packs. Verify machine cylinder diameters, stitch tension, and needle counts/gauges to ensure production capability.
- Root‑Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead the technical investigation and resolution of manufacturing and structural defects (e.g., irregular shrinkage, yarn breakage, seam failures, or sizing distortions).
- Supplier Risk & WIP Monitoring: Conduct quality risk assessments on high‑complexity styles. Routinely monitor factory WIP (Work‑In‑Progress) logs and audit factory quality management systems (QMS) to ensure consistent output.

3. International Communication & Cross‑Functional Alignment
- Global Supplier Accountability: Direct daily technical communication with overseas finished‑goods manufacturers and yarn mills (primarily in Asia). Hold ven

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