QC Inspector – Footwear
Pubblicato il 13-09-2026 - Alpinestars in Masera' di Padova
Alpinestars is the leading global performance motorsports apparel, protection and footwear manufacturer. For over 55 years the company has been providing the world's best athletes and motorsports enthusiasts in the pursuit of performance excellence with the most technologically advanced products which fuse protection, innovation and style.
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Thanks to the outstanding quality and continuous innovation of our products, we are currently going through a solid expansion phase on the global market, for which we aim to reinforce our strongly international teams with top talent from anywhere in the world.
Position
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated QC Inspector – Footwear to join our dedicated Quality Department located in Asolo, Italy . In this position, you will not only take on a pivotal role in ensuring that our products are compliant with our high quality standards, but you will also advise on potential solutions for production related issues.
Main Responsibilities
Collaborating closely with the Industrialisation and R&D; teams, you will inspect and ensure that Production samples are compliant with the agreed technical specifications and Pre-Production samples in terms of materials, colours, construction, fit, branding as well as overall quality standards and technical specifications.
You will carry out detailed on-site inspections on production samples, utilising measurement instruments to either approve them or reject them (focusing on workmanship including stitching, assembly, bonding, finishing and the overall product appearance).
Moreover, you will also responsible for inspecting our packaging solutions, making sure that it properly protects our products,
meets retail presentation standards and corresponds to the brand's requirements.
Most importantly, you will investigate root causes and propose alternative corrective actions to be implemented, so to make sure production is compliant with company standards, customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
You will work closely with vendors and our internal teams, so to resolve any product and / or packaging issues in a timely manner.
You will also track sample approvals, rejections, customer feedback (when necessary) as well as follow-up actions with vendors.
You will identify and promptly communicate to the relevant teams any quality or packaging issues that could impact productions and / or delivery schedules.
You will also be responsible for maintaining an organised record of samples, inspections, approvals, packaging and quality related documentation.
Requirements A minimum of 5+ years' experience in Quality Control and / or Pattern Making specifically within the Performance Footwear and Sporting Goods sectors.
Solid expertise in Quality Control procedures and previous experience in conducting on-site sample inspections.
Strong attention to detail, ability to detect product defects and to propose effective and actionable solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English – Please note this is a fully English-speaking working environment.
Proficiency in using Excel and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with reports writing (in English) and documentation processes.
Willingness to travel extensively (75% of the time) at global level.
Proactive and collaborative approach with a strong team spirit. xkiyazw
Passion for Motorsports sector will be considered a strong plus.
Other Information
Location – Asolo (On-site)
Travelling – Extensive (75% of the time)
Compensation Package – From €45,000 (Depending on experience)