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Patagonia · 3 days ago

Material Supplier Quality Engineer

Ventura, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Patagonia is committed to high standards in material production and sustainability. The Material Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure that all materials meet quality standards and support continuous improvement efforts within the materials supply base.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceOutdoorsRetailSporting GoodsSports

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage resolution of quality issues with our suppliers by identifying and addressing root causes of non-conformance. Lamination manufacturing experience preferred

Implement programs, systems, and tools that enhance materials quality, supplier capabilities, and transparency in performance

Conduct internal and external testing on materials as needed to validate performance and compliance

Communicate and coordinate with upstream and downstream partners on the status, results, and recommendations of testing programs and accreditation assessments

Support the MSQ Manager and Materials Quality leadership in improving strategies, processes, and tools for managing and developing our materials supplier base

Collaborate with Material Performance, Color Quality, and Surface Design Quality teams to ensure development and production materials meet performance and quality requirements

Ensure every production material has an approved specification and material production file prior to production

Evaluate and support the adoption of new test methods in collaboration with key teams

Maintain internal systems and databases to ensure data integrity across material specifications and quality issues

Collaborate on the development and reporting of materials quality metrics, including raw material, category, and vendor scorecards

Use visual data analytics tools to present KPIs to cross-functional teams

Qualification

Materials quality managementTextile science knowledgeIndustry-standard test methodsData analysisCollaboration with global partnersCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Textile Science and Engineering, or related field

3-5 years of experience in materials quality, material manufacturing, or related roles

Strong knowledge of industry-standard test methods and their application based on material selection

Understanding of textile construction and ability to interpret test results

Experience with textile/mill quality processes

Proficiency in analyzing and communicating test data for cross-functional decision-making

High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Experience collaborating with global partners

Ability to travel up to 25% and represent Patagonia professionally

Preferred

Lamination manufacturing experience preferred

Familiarity with digital and analog color evaluation and approval processes as a plus

Company

Patagonia

Glassdoor4.2

Our values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted.

Founded in 1973

Ventura, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://patagonia.com

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