Footwear QC / Technical Inspector

– Asia (m/w/d)

Ready to work where footwear production really happens?

Rieg & Niedermayer GmbH is a long-established, internationally operating family-owned company in the footwear and fashion industry. We specialize in the development and production of project-driven, fashionable and innovative collections for major retail chains across Europe. To support our supplier network in Asia, we are looking for an experienced Footwear QC / Technical Inspector who will work directly with factories to ensure product quality, monitor production and support the implementation of our quality standards.

Start date: 

Negotiable

Employment: 

Fulltime

Your responsibilities

  • Conduct factory visits and production inspections at footwear manufacturers

  • Perform pre-production, inline and final inspections

  • Evaluate materials, workmanship, fit and technical specifications

  • Identify and analyze quality issues during production and support corrective actions

  • Support factories in implementing defined quality standards

  • Coordinate with local QC teams and suppliers

  • Prepare inspection reports and technical evaluations

  • Support sample approvals and production releases

  • Act as a technical interface between factories and the European teams

Your profile

  • Several years of experience in footwear production, quality control or technical product development

  • Solid understanding of shoe manufacturing processes (cutting, stitching, lasting, assembly)

  • Experience with factory inspections, inline and final inspections

  • Familiarity with Asian manufacturing environments is beneficial

  • Hands-on factory experience is strongly preferred

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

  • Based in Asia or willing to relocate to Asia

  • Very good English skills

What we offer you

  • Direct involvement in footwear production in Asia

  • High level of responsibility and autonomy

  • Close collaboration with international sourcing and product teams

  • Long-term role within an international trading company

Location: Asia (China / Vietnam / Southeast Asia)
Travel: frequent factory visits within the region

For our international sourcing activities in the footwear sector, we are looking for an experienced Quality Controller / Technical Inspector to support our supplier base in Asia and ensure consistent product quality during production.

The position is based in Asia or requires willingness to relocate to Asia and works closely with suppliers, local QC teams and the product and sourcing teams in Europe.