Position SummaryIn this role, you are responsible to support quality initiatives at the factory level through process monitoring, capability evaluations, performance reporting, benchmarking best practices and training of GIS and factory staff (Vendor Quality leader, Factory Quality leader and CFI) for the assigned region/country. You will work with a clear objective of improving overall product quality as measured through final inspections, DC audits and In-market reports.The PQA is the on-the-ground quality authority across assigned factories in Egypt. This role owns production quality at the source: monitoring bulk compliance against brand standards, managing RCA/CAP cycles with vendors, driving vendor capability improvement year-on-year, and embedding best practices and automation into factory workflows. The PQA operates proactively, not reactively, and is expected to identify risk before it becomes a defect.Responsibilities1. Production Quality OversightReview bulk production at factory against brand quality requirements and approved standardsMonitor high-risk products through the full production cycle; escalate deviations before they reach final inspectionAuthorize and oversee third-party inspection activities; analyze results and drive corrective action2. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Plan (RCA/CAP)Train the full RCA/CAP cycle for quality failures: initiate, assign, monitor, verify closureWork directly with vendor quality teams to train identify root cause, not surface symptomsTrack repeat failure patterns; escalate systemic issues with recommended structural fixesEnsure CAP outcomes are verified in subsequent production runs, not just documented3. Vendor Performance ManagementAssess vendor capability against defined quality KPIs on a continuous basisSet performance targets with vendors at the start of each annual cycle; review progress quarterlyProduce vendor performance reports for internal stakeholders with clear trend analysisRecommend vendor tier changes, additional monitoring, or exit based on performance data4. Process Improvement & AutomationIdentify repetitive, manual quality processes and propose automation or standardization solutionsImplement best practices across assigned vendors; document and share replicable modelsContribute to regional and global quality improvement initiatives as requiredTechnical Requirements5+ years in a quality assurance role within apparel manufacturing, buying office, or brand sourcing functionStrong hands-on knowledge of denim production processes: fabric construction, finishing, wash development, shrinkage, and seam performanceProficiency in RCA methodology (5-Why, Fishbone or equivalent) and CAP documentation and trackingWorking knowledge of AQL inspection standards and third-party inspection managementFormal qualification in Textile, Garment Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent field experienceOperational RequirementsWillingness and ability to travel extensively across factory sites in EgyptAbility to manage multiple factory relationships and concurrent quality issues without losing oversightCompetent in data recording, performance reporting, and trend analysis using standard tools (MS Excel is mandatory; quality management systems preferred)