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# Senior Quality Specialist, Training at ARC'TERYX

- **Company:** ARC'TERYX
- **Location:** Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com/f7a387ae-1339-4f80-9e89-75657dd6f0bc

## Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the Senior Quality Specialist - Training, you build consistent quality capability across internal teams, vendors and factory quality personnel. You translate Arc’teryx quality standards and technical product requirements into practical learning, assessment and certification programs. A key focus is strengthening the Factory Certified Auditor (FCA) program with our quality specialists through disciplined preparation, effective facilitation, objective competency assessment and ongoing calibration.

This role can be hired remote. Business operations occur on Vietnam time zone (no relocation/visa sponsorship available for this role)

Meet Your Future Team:

You will join the Global Quality team and work closely with regional quality teams, vendors, factories and cross-functional partners. The team strengthens quality assurance and quality control systems across product development, manufacturing and final product release, while building sustainable capability within the supply base.

If you were in the Senior Quality Specialist, Training role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

- Develop and implement the Global Quality training strategy and annual capability development roadmap based on business priorities, audit findings, quality risks, recurring defects, and vendor capability gaps.
- Serve as the lead trainer and subject matter expert for the Factory Certified Auditor (FCA) program, establishing and driving a Train-the-Trainer framework to build training capability within the Quality Specialist (QS) team.
- Coach, qualify, and certify Quality Specialists as FCA trainers, ensuring consistent training methodology, assessment standards, certification criteria, and governance across all sourcing regions.
- Manage the end-to-end FCA certification program, including training preparation, curriculum development, candidate readiness assessment, training delivery, auditor evaluation, certification decisions, calibration, recertification, and continuous competency development.
- Design, develop, and deliver quality training programs for internal teams, Quality Specialists, vendors, factories, and external partners through classroom, virtual, and factory-floor learning environments.
- Translate quality standards, SOPs, inspection criteria, and product technical specifications into practical training materials, visual learning tools, workshops, and competency assessments.
- Assess learner competency through knowledge verification, on-the-job evaluations, and certification assessments, providing coaching and development plans where required.
- Partner with HQ & HKO Quality Specialist teams to identify capability gaps and ensure training content remains aligned with current products, process, and quality requirements.
- Maintain training governance, including training records, competency matrices, certification status, assessment evidence, recertification requirements, and controlled training documentation.
- Measure training effectiveness through competency assessment results, defect reduction, first-time yield improvement, repeat finding reduction, and corrective action closure performance, using data to drive continuous improvement.
- Continuously improve training methodologies, learning content, and certification processes through feedback, benchmarking, root cause analysis, and quality best practices.

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

- Building a scalable regional quality academy and train-the-trainer framework for internal and external quality partners.
- Standardizing Factory Certified Auditor (FCA) qualification, calibration, recertification and governance across sourcing regions.
- Using training and quality-performance data to identify capability risks, prioritize interventions and demonstrate measurable business impact.
- Supporting onboarding and capability development for new vendors, new factories and new quality team members.

Are you our next Senior Quality Specialist, Training?

- You have a tertiary qualification in textiles, garment manufacturing, apparel engineering, quality management or a related discipline.
- You have 7+ years of experience in apparel or technical product quality, including quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing operations.
- You have demonstrated experience designing and delivering training to both internal employees and external vendor or factory teams.
- You have hands-on experience with a Factory Certified Auditor or comparable auditor qualification program, including training preparation, facilitation, practical assessment, competency evaluation, certification and calibration.
- You can convert complex technical requirements into clear, practical and audience-appropriate learning materials.
- You have strong knowledge of technical performance products, particularly waterproof, seam sealing or taping, bonding, construction workmanship and functional testing.
- You communicate confidently and professionally in English, with fluent spoken English and strong written English for training, reports and stakeholder communication.
- You have excellent facilitation, presentation, coaching, influencing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across cultures and organizational levels.
- You are analytical and comfortable using assessment results, defect data, and quality metrics to evaluate learning effectiveness and prioritize improvement.
- You demonstrate integrity, objectivity, diplomacy, attention to detail and sound judgment when assessing and certifying auditor competence.
- You are organized and disciplined in planning, document control, record retention, scheduling and follow-through.
- You are able and willing to travel to vendors and factories throughout Asia, as required.

Optional:

- Formal train-the-trainer (TTT), instructional design or adult-learning certification.
- Experience with digital learning platforms, virtual facilitation, survey tools or learning-management systems.
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, FMEA or statistical quality tools in apparel manufacturing.
- Additional Asian language capability relevant to the vendor base – Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, Indonesia & Sri Lanka.

## Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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## About ARC'TERYX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Arc’teryx designs and manufactures premium technical outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear for mountain athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.
- **Entity Type**: Private – owned by Amer Sports Canada, Inc. (subsidiary of Amer Sports, which is privately held by a consortium led by ANTA Sports)
- **Headquarters**: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 1989
- **Founders**: Founded by a crew of Vancouver-based climbers (specific individuals not publicly named)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Apparel & Fashion – technical outdoor gear and apparel
- Target customers: B2C – mountain athletes, climbers, trail runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts (from pros to weekend warriors)
- Mission/purpose: “Leave It Better” – a commitment to designing for a better future, reducing environmental impact, and making the outdoors accessible to everyone.

## Products & Services
- **Technical Apparel**: Jackets (e.g., Alpha SV, Atom), pants, baselayers, and mid-layers for climbing, skiing, and alpine use.
- **Footwear**: Hiking, trail running, and approach shoes designed for mountain terrain.
- **Packs & Harnesses**: Backpacks, climbing harnesses (the company’s original product), and other load-carrying gear.
- **Accessories**: Beanies, gloves, and other outdoor essentials.
- **Services**: In-store product repair and maintenance (Arc’teryx ReBIRD™), gear rental (select locations), and a loyalty/recognition program (Arc’Adventure).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available. Arc’teryx is a subsidiary of Amer Sports, which was acquired in 2019 by a consortium led by ANTA Sports; no separate valuation is disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Retail presence in over 2,400 locations worldwide; global brand with company-owned stores across North America, Europe, China, and Asia Pacific.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Amer Sports (privately held); key partners include athletes, guides, and outdoor industry organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: Continued expansion into new international markets (e.g., China Mainland and Asia Pacific); growing direct-to-consumer retail network; investment in sustainability initiatives and manufacturing capacity (ARC’One facility in New Westminster, BC).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Design & Testing**: Utilizes athlete and guide feedback loops and in-situ testing in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia to refine products under extreme conditions.
- **Innovation Leadership**: Industry-leading technologies like Gore-Tex Pro laminates, WaterTight™ zippers, and advanced seam construction.
- **Heritage & Brand Loyalty**: Founded by climbers in 1989; deep credibility among technical mountain athletes and a cult-like following.
- **Sustainability Commitment**: Absolute emissions reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement (1.5°C) and a Circular Economy program (ReBIRD repair/reuse).

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: Reducing environmental impact through durable, repairable products and setting science-based carbon targets.
- **Global Growth**: Expanding retail footprint in high-growth regions (Asia Pacific, Europe) while strengthening direct-to-consumer channels.
- **Product Diversification**: Broadening footwear and trail-running lines to capture more of the outdoor active market.
- **Culture & Talent**: Investing in leadership development, equity and inclusion programs, and flexible work models to attract and retain top talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Leave It Better” mindset; emphasis on curiosity, collaboration, and commitment. Inclusive workplace with Employee Belonging Councils and dedicated EDI team.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid office model with work-from-home accessibility; headquarters in North Vancouver at the base of a trail network for daily inspiration.
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  - 401K/RRSP matching and annual incentive bonus.
  - Parental leave program.
  - Arc’Adventure employee recognition program (all-expenses-paid outdoor trip for a week).
  - Learning and development programs (leadership development, skill-building).
  - Onsite amenities at ARC’One manufacturing hub (gym, free shuttle, cultural celebrations, ESL courses).
- **Engineering/Creative Culture**: Close collaboration between designers, athletes, and makers for rapid iteration; human-centred design approach.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/arc-teryx-equipment-inc-)
2. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/explore/whoweare)
3. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/careers/corporate-opportunities)
4. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/gb/en/careers)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com?workplacetype=hybrid)

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