QC Officer (Contract) - Footwear

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage, rooted in craftmanship. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We have a great career opportunity (under a contract) for an experienced quality auditor to work as part of our Quality team based in Lahore, Pakistan.

This is a contract position reporting to the Regional Quality Manager, paying in PKR. We will provide training on the DM’s quality and auditing protocols.

THE GIG

• Ensure that the factories and suppliers operate in accordance with our agreed standards and procedures, during all production processes.
• Ensure that all finial inspections follow Dr. Martens AQL procedure making sure there is always a gold seal and product specification.
• Ensure that no product is shipped without a passed quality inspection.
• Ensure that regular and accurate reports of the quality status is communicated to line manager.
• Ensure that all relationships with factory staff are honest, consistent, and transparent
• Ensure all established testing procedures are being adhered to before, during and after production
• Conduct Commercialization meetings at T3 and T4 stage prior to bulk production start.

YOURFUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals - INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. They define who we are and how we get the job done. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.

To be our QC Officer (Contract) you will possess these qualities:

• Degree holder in a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of footwear QC/QA experience in factories and branded environment.
• Technically competent shoemaker with extensive knowledge of footwear constructions, materials and all areas of footwear and component manufacture (advantage to have experience on welted construction).
• Familiar with AQL standard and good knowledge of safety and regulation.
• Knowledge of product development, bulk manufacture, quality management procedures.
• Strong work ethic, detailed oriented and good time management.
• Hands-on experience in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Eligibility to work in Lahore, Pakistan.
• Local language, plus good spoken and written English.
• Have own transport to commute to and from our suppliers.

At Dr. Martens, we live and breathe our 3 core values —they’re at the heart of who we are. They never stand-alone but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs. BE YOURSELF . ACT COURAGEOUSLY . SHOW YOU CARE . Our values also underpin the DM Way, our behavioural framework, which describes the 8 factors that drive success for our people.

Your technical capability will go hand in hand with our DM Way success factors:

• Develop : create an environment that empowers and nurtures future talent by delegating, understanding next generation needs, and ensuring long-term team growth
• Lead : set a clear vision with plans and goals, cultivating a high-performance culture that drives positive change and inspires enthusiasm for DM’s future.
• Explore : place the consumer at the heart of strategy, decisions, and communications while analysing market trends and competition relevant to your role.
• Invent : champion progress, innovation, and change, driving collaboration across teams to enhance effectiveness and implement new ideas.
• Connect : promote inclusivity and collaboration, build strong internal and external networks, and streamline processes to align cross-functional efforts and drive growth.
• Influence : communicate difficult messages clearly and assertively, balancing data and emotion to influence, and build a collective movement toward common goals by selling a compelling vision.
• Drive : cultivate a culture of entrepreneurial spirit and high performance, inspiring teams to overcome obstacles, embrace challenges, and continuously improve while delivering results.
• Organise : balance long-term strategic change with short-term business needs by setting clear roles, expectations, and measures for the team.

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.