Executive - Quality Assurance

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and specialty threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Coats Footwear

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

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The role is responsible for process control, inspection, and testing of raw materials across all stages of spinning and twisting to ensure yarn quality aligns with Coats Group's standards. It ensures the outgoing product meets specified quality requirements and supports continuous monitoring across in-house S&T units for SOP adherence and process consistency.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities:

• Monitor live spinning and twisting processes to ensure product quality is within targets.
• Act on customer feedback to improve process performance.
• Minimize customer complaints using systematic quality tools.
• Support new sample developments and process-oriented trials.
• Evaluate raw material lots on arrival and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods adhering to specified quality norms.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues in-house.
• Ensure internal HR compliance support for quality operations.
• Assist in certification processes such as BIS, GRS, and others.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree in B.Tech (Textile)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in yarn QA
• Deep knowledge of cotton, polyester, core spun yarns, and their processes (standard, compact, Eli-twist, gassed, mercerised, SSP, dope dyed)
• Familiarity with yarn testing instruments and their functions
• Hands-on understanding of spinning and twisting machines

Desirable:

• Awareness of ISO standards, 5S and TPM practices
• Basic understanding of Six Sigma tools for analysis
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.