Raw Material Quality Control – Fabrics & Components

About the role

The Textile & Components Quality Supervisor will be the Italian point of contact for Hermès' Purchasing and Materials Quality teams. Working closely with suppliers, external inspection centres and internal Métiers, the role ensures that fabrics and components meet Hermès' strict quality and compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Validate compliance of raw materials and components at tier‑1 and tier‑2 suppliers after industrialisation.
• Conduct on‑site quality inspections and approve initial production batches.
• Monitor and support suppliers’ alignment with internal quality control requirements using the R&R methodology.
• Collaborate with external control centres in Italy to resolve conformity issues promptly.
• Assist production launches and ongoing manufacturing by verifying material specifications such as colour fastness and dimensional stability.
• Support the development of supplier competencies and update quality standards as needed.

Required profile

• Experience in textile or component quality control within a luxury or high‑end manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection procedures and HSE compliance.
• Ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams in France and Italy.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Understanding of colour fastness, dimensional stability and other textile performance criteria.
• Familiarity with R&R (Repeatability & Reproducibility) methodology.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and quality inspections.