Quality Assurance Testing Engineer

4 weeks ago


Katy, Texas, United States Academy Sports + Outdoors Full time
Job Description:

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.


Key Responsibilities:

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required, preferably in a 3rd party testing company or ISA-PS company.

Work Experience:
Minimum six years of related work experience required, preferably in a 3rd party testing company or ISA-PS company.

Attendance:
Regular attendance required.

Skills and Abilities:
High level of knowledge towards quality assurance testing techniques and procedures

Knowledge of test methods and other product performance testing requirements for whole shoes, shoe components, upper materials and sole materials

Understanding of and ability to interpret Federal Agency Regulations, including but not limited to CFR's, FTC, CPSC / CPSIA, AATCC / ASTM / SATRA standard methods

Ability to read and write, basic mathematical and standard & metric measurement skills and comprehends instructions

Ability to make decisions quickly and correctly

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AS 400 and e-mail software

Ability to communicate at all levels internally and external vendors

Background of non-textile merchandise and the understanding of footwear materials, components, construction and basic manufacturing methods and techniques

Understanding of Factory Production / Mfg.

Processing of footwear including, but not limited to, casual, running, athletic, injection & vulcanized shoes, safety work and environment shoes.

Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Communication – effective listening, speaking, and writing

Ability to work flexible hours such as evening, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Some Duties:
Utilize and assist in the developing of product performance and testing functions for Academy's private label product.

Ensures product performance testing is conducted within established timelines following AATCC, ASTM, SATRA and approved internal testing methods.

Maintains an acceptable turn a around time as per department goals.

Assist with writing, publishes and maintains Product Performance Standards and Specifications for current and new private label products.


Serves as key contact for all private label product performance, product testing related issues and requests pertaining to imported and/or private brand merchandise.

Works with Product Development/Global Sourcing teams to reach final agreement on testing to be conducted seasonally.


Assist with communication of product performance test data and results to other associates such as buyers, global sourcing, and outside vendors.


Provides suggestions towards swift resolution with regard to quality issues by working closely with the buying and global sourcing teams, vendors, and QA management.

Conducts in-house and 3rd party testing labs' product performance testing for private label products. Follows up with in-house and 3rd party regarding test result status. Communicates status to Global Sourcing.

Conducts testing of designated national brand merchandise to facilitate competitive analysis of private label merchandise.

Documents Product Performance Test results from internal and 3rd party testing companies.

Has frequent e-mail and verbal communication with QA Testing Manager or Director on all testing, procedural and technical issues.

Communicates and works with Compliance Department to ensure Product Safety Standards are included in the Product Performance Specifications.

Maintains testing database, reports, filing, standards and procedures.

Assist with calibration testing of equipment as needed. Maintains maintenance logs.

Assist with the training of new hire lab technicians. Maintains records of training of deemed test methods and equipment.

Participates in seminars and educational training to others in regards to QA initiatives.

Conducts Tours as needed to visitors, including but not limited to, store managers, new associates.

Ensures the laboratory and equipment is maintained and kept in testing standard condition. Maintains weekly maintenance of the pool.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.

Limited domestic & international travel.

Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules.

Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity


Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.



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