As a Quality Technologist, your main responsibility will be leading suppliers and their production organization, system& prosses and capability to deliver COS requirements . You will have Product Quality ownership, end-to-end (from sample to bulk to customer use). Fully committed to COS product quality - go above & beyond with strong ownership and sense of urgency by coaching and developing our partners.

Working in the role you will be responsible for:

• Empower suppliers to continuously deliver COS product quality in line with our vision to Disrupt Luxury Fashion
• Feed suppliers COS Quality Foundation (making and workmanship standards, production ‘know how’, detail that make the difference) as well as COS Future Quality Direction.
• Empower suppliers according to Luxurious Making and Zero Defect strategy (from sample development in sample room to inline and final stages in production lines)
• Lead suppliers and their production organization, system & prosses and capability to deliver COS requirements
• Have ownership in Product Quality, end-to-end (from sample to bulk to customer use)
• Secure sample making, measurements and technical risks
• Perform inline and final quality inspections
• Co-executing market development plans, supplier strategy and product strategy with Merchandising and Quality managers
• Monitor and manage Quality performance of product and supplier regularly, constantly feedback and take necessary actions to level up

What you need to succeed: 

• Being a COS Brand quality ambassador that lives and breathes COS Quality Guideline Principles (Longevity, Premium Making, Innovative Material and solutions, considered details)
• Proactively ensure understanding of COS current state and future direction and actively contributes to get us there
• Constantly bring new ideas to those around with a sense of urgency.
• Dedicate majority of time at suppliers, in factories as well as close cooperation with Buying Office Pattern makers and Merchandisers
• Relevant production type(s) knowledge -high complexity level preferably in woven and tailoring
• Strong Technical and Production Quality experience
• Product development experience including sampling prosses 
• Luxury brand background and experience is plus
• Fluent in English
• Flexibility to travel
• Strong communication skills and builds trust

This is a full-time and permanent position, based in Focșani, Romania.The Quality Technologist is part of COS Production Quality Department and reports to Quality Manager based in Istanbul. Turkiye.

Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible but not later than 30th of November. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.   

Benefits 
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

Here are the additional benefits we give in H&M Romania:

• 25% staff discount for you and your family member
• Private Medical Insurance
• Meal allowance
• 10 years celebration voucher
• Extensive internal training and onboarding program
• Stable employment contract in an international company with a unique culture 

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries. 

Inclusion & Diversity 

COS is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.  

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases. 

Company Description

COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories for a life well dressed. Rooted in luxury design and compelling fashion movements, the collection plays meticulous attention to sustainable craftsmanship, quality and a superior color palette that transcends time. The creative soul of the brand is visualized through original storytelling, seasonal runway shows and contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. Learn more about COS here.