Overview
Production & Quality Control Technician Jobs in Felgueiras, Porto, Portugal at Axel Arigato
Title: Production & Quality Control Technician
Company: Axel Arigato
Location: Felgueiras, Porto, Portugal
We are looking for our next Production & Quality Control Technician.
This role covers the full lifecycle of footwear production – from industrilisation through to manufacturing – with quality assurance and quality control at the center of everything. You will work closely with our Product Development teams and collaborate with both Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, playing a key role in maintain our high standards and keeping production running smoothly.
The role calls for someone who stays focused on quality and always keeps the consumer in mind – working directly with factories and suppliers to resolve challenges in real time.
What We Are Looking For
You combine a strong quality mindset with a data-driven approach to defect reduction and process improvement. You know how to manage multiple stakeholders across factories, suppliers, and internal teams – and you bring the cross-team communication skills to make it work. Proactive, solution-driven, and grounded in the realities of footwear production, you flag risks early and follow through.
What You Will Do
- Monitor factories throughout all industrilisation processes – bulk quantities, material inspection, quality assurance and quality control.
- Support factory technical teams during the industrialization of all styles.
- Ensure all technical approvals are properly communicated for each style.
- Monitor deadlines for industrialization and approve full-size range tooling.
- Inspect and approve main materials upon arrival at factory warehouses.
- Monitor production quality across all stages – cutting, stitching, assembling, and packing.
- Maintain close daily follow-up with factories to ensure quality standards are met.
- Report any production risks or issues in real time – delays, capacity constraints, quality concerns – to the AA Porto office.
- Perform QC checks in line with AQL standards.
- Use Qarma to complete and manage QC reports.
- Follow up on production claims with factories.
- Analyze and suggest process improvements to enhance product quality.
- Report updates and findings to the AA Porto office.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in the footwear industry, working for a brand.
- Drive license is mandatory
- Experience in footwear development and/or patternmaking is a plus.
- Strong understanding of footwear construction and production processes.
- Experienced in QC and in the use of tools like Qarma.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
- Available to travel.
- Able to manage multiple stakeholders and anticipate production challenges.
- Proactive, team-oriented, and solution-driven in your approach.
- Aligns with DROP values: Diversity, Respect, Openness, and Passion.
- Behaves in accordance with the Company Code of Conduct.
Here's How To Apply
If you are ready to take ownership of quality across the full production lifecycle and make a real impact on how our footwear is built, apply today and join the next chapter of our creative journey.
Apply by submitting your CV. We also welcome a short cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for this role. Please do not include a photo or date of birth with your application; our recruitment process is competency based.
We review applications continuously and the position may be filled before the closing date.
DETAILS
Reports to: Sourcing & Production Manager
Role type: Full-time
Location: Felgueiras, Portugal
Work mode: On-site + travel required
Direct reports: No
Financial responsibility: No
Start date: ASAP
a Bit About Axel Arigato
Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, AXEL ARIGATO was born with a disruptive mindset, modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.
Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality.
What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange: stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture.
Today, AXEL ARIGATO continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities.
Built on curiosity. Driven by connection.
OUR VALUES
DROP: Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
