About the Role

As an Apparel Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be the on-the-ground quality leader for our supplier based in Mexico and Central America (El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala). You will partner closely with factories at every stage of the product lifecycle, from pre-production through final inspection, to ensure Ariat’s quality standards are met consistently. This is a highly autonomous, field-based role with significant impact on product quality and supplier performance.

This role requires frequent travel - approximately 70% of the time.

You’ll Make a Difference By

Supplier Quality & Auditing
- Conducting Quality Management System audits at new and existing suppliers to assess capability and compliance.
- Leading supplier qualification plans and activities, advising on supplier selection decisions.
- Reviewing supplier performance scorecards regularly, identifying trends and driving measurable improvements.
- Leading issue resolution and corrective action (CAPA) processes, ensuring timely and effective remediation.

Production & Inspection




- Arranging and conducting in-line and final product inspections, providing technical guidance and solutions on quality issues.
- Participating in and advise during supplier pre-production meetings to ensure control plans are aligned with Ariat quality standards.
- Reviewing development and pre-production samples against specifications to confirm they meet standards before bulk production begins.
- Identifying product quality risks early and develop proactive solution plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborating closely with HQ teams across Sourcing, Production, Technical Design, and Quality to align on standards and priorities.
- Executing and continuously improve the regional supplier quality strategy in partnership with the integral Supplier Quality team.
- Maintaining professional, solutions-oriented relationships with suppliers to resolve disputes constructively.
- Assisting with other responsibilit

📌 Apparel Supplier Quality Engineer (Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza)
🏢 Ariat
📍 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza