Title: Quality Improvement Engineer
Brighter Futures Start Here!
KAS Pty Limited is a part of KAS Group Asia (KGA), the exclusive direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group that operates the iconic retail brands Kmart Australia, Target Australia and Catch. KGA’s operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia including China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam, supporting an annual sourcing capability of US $ 2.8 billion.
With our strong commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, we provide a full suite of procurement services from sourcing, merchandising, packaging, quality assurance, quality control and international supply chain.
At KGA, whether with KAS Pty Ltd or Target Australia Sourcing, you will be part of a dynamic, growing business that delivers incredible results through a clearly defined purpose and strategy. You will work in an environment that is highly supportive, collaborative and encourages innovation whilst providing autonomy and challenge.
You will have access to flexible working hours, health and wellness programs, competitive remuneration and training opportunities with development plans to support your career growth. We offer an empowering culture with strongly embedded organisational values that define who we are and everything we do.
We’re looking for a Quality Improvement Engineer (Footwear) to join our Apparel Quality team.
Job Accountabilities
• To ensure all our products meet contracted pp standards.
• Drive ‘End 2 End’ (E2E) production process, Inc. pre-production process, in-line QC and end of line inspections to ensure clear understanding and compliance of KAS quality standards.
• Train, conduct and support the compliance to KAS’s Final Statistical Inspection (FSI) process for KAS tms and nominated Self Inspection Factory (FCA) and 3rd party inspections.
• Guide and develop defect analysis and root cause prevention using DSS plus and supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS) and data sources.
• Validate inspection integrity with the FCA and monitor the progress of skip inspections on a timely basis with the PU management.
• Drive the application of the KAS Quality Manual/guidelines MMS and HTM at supplier and third party and factory level.
• Support platform inspection as necessary
• Support and monitor PU product safety processes inc. needle and sharp tool controls, metal detection and all aspect of child safety testing according to Kmart standards.
• To ensure the factory have all development and QA sample reports and good records of corrections to contracted agreed standard, guidance notes to be shared at the PPM.
• To ensure that the correct seal sample, trim card, complete Quality Master file and factory pre shipment are available and functioning correctly.
Job Requirements
- Associate Degree or above in business admin or Apparel part related.
- 5-7 years of Footwear experience; previous experience with large retailers is beneficial.
- Detailed knowledge of footwear materials and related product construction
- Factory production knowledge and fitting of the footwear
- Technical engineering and quality skills
- Computer skill and Knowledge of Quality Management and Product Safety
- Mature, self-motivated and strong sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision, manage multi-tasks, set priorities, work with diverse background of people from different levels.
- Good command in both written and spoken Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
- Responsible, detail-oriented, flexible and good team player.
- Ability in problem solving
KAS Group Asia values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose.