Technical Specialist

The position is to ensure Arc’teryx Brand integrity through global maintenance of product construction standards, best production practices and quality standards across all product categories and locations of manufacture.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Quality team and other stakeholders (including Brand Head office, QPMs and AQCs)
• Act as a consultant for vendors and Quality team on behalf of quality issues, investigating root cause and auditing vendor processes, equipment & processes if needed
• Regularly report on activities, ongoing technical programs and investigations
• Support Quality Management in enforcing quality standards for finished goods and raw materials, with focus on preventative action pre-production
• Provide training and technical expertise in Arcteryx construction methods and quality standards for all product categories to the staff of factories
• Ensure all factories observe efficient and cost-effective methods, best manufacturing practices, and safety standards to support cost reduction, safety compliance, and increased quality of finished product
• Prepare and lead regular technical Sew & Lam workshops for external specialists from designated vendors to update new developments and techniques
• Assess and regularly report on factory progress and adherence to known Arcteryx manufacturing principals