Ph3Quality Assurance Technician /h3 pDepartment: SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS /p pLocation: IT /p h3bINTRODUCTION /b /h3 h3bJOB PURPOSE /b /h3 pTo work at vendors and factories to make sure that products being produced meet the highest possible quality standard ì. /p pThe role involves frequent travelling to vendors in Marche and Umbria regions. /p h3bRESPONSIBILITIES /b /h3 ul liWork proactively with Vendor/Factories to provide technical expertise and monitor thier quality performance through KPI reports and act where necessary /li liOffer coaching, support and guidance where required to prevent quality failure or improve operational competenceConduct handover/pre-production meetings with Product Engineering team vendors to risk-assess styles /li liPerform in-line and final AQL product inspections to assure product complies with Burberry quality standards /li liReview Field Hub NC reports and drive Vendor/Factory accountability to corrective and sustainable action plans /li liCarry out comprehensive Factory Assessments of the manufacturing facilities and determine opportunities for improving their quality system and liaise with the vendor to initiate corrective actions /li liWork closely with Vendors’ Internal QA Managers to ensure all due diligence activities are executed prior to dispatch /li liTrain Third Party, Vendors and associated sub-contractors QC’s to Burberry Quality standards and ways of working /li liVisit external partners (printer, embroidery etc.) to check the production and investigate problem root causes where needed /li liSupport Product Engineering team in the field; review and approve TOP samples /li liSupport Global Sourcing team by providing production information when needed /li liCommunicate and resolve issues with cross-functional teams, vendors and suppliers as necessary. Participate in projects to improve QA processes /li liEnsure vendors and business partners are accountable and align with the Burberry understanding of luxury. Support and identify opportunities for elevation and improvement where required. /li /ul h3bPERSONAL PROFILE /b /h3 ul liProduct and Manufacturing knowledge as relevant to area of responsibility /li liProven quality assurance /production experience in a related field of similar scope and complexity. /li liPrinting expertise and knitwear knowledge are preferred /li liUnderstanding of QA process; statistical analysis including AQL audit techniques, traceability controls, defect trend analysis product testing process controls/tools. /li liRaw material and finished product testing knowledge /li liBasic working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools /li liGood communicational skills /li liAbility to work independently with a high level of initiative /li liPersuasive communication and interpersonal skills /li liProficient level of numeracy /li liResult oriented, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic and energetic /li liAvailable for frequent travelling /li /ul h3bFOOTER /b /h3 pBurberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience. /p pbJob Segment: /bQuality Assurance, QA, Statistics, Technician, Engineer, Technology, Quality, Data, Engineering /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr