Intern - Quality Assurance

Intern ‐ Quality Assurance
(Based at Mahiyanganaya)

The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal. Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, Lululemon, Patagonia and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit. As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel.

Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS as we are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join the team as an Intern ‐ Quality Assurance.
Responsibilities 

• Support the Quality team in daily quality assurance and quality control activities within the manufacturing environment. 
• Assist in monitoring garment quality throughout the production process to ensure compliance with company and customer quality standards. 
• Participate in quality inspections, defect analysis, and root cause investigations to identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Assist in preparing quality reports, presentations, and documentation related to quality improvement initiatives. 
• Coordinate with production, technical, and engineering teams to support corrective and preventive action plans. 
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving first-pass yield, and enhancing product quality. 
• Support compliance with customer quality requirements, company quality management systems, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure proper maintenance of quality records and documentation while maintaining confidentiality where applicable. 

Qualifications 

• Undergraduate or recent graduate in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, Quality Management or a related
  field.
• Experience in university or academic projects related to quality improvement, process analysis, defect reduction, or
  operational excellence is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for data analysis and reporting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with production and technical teams.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma concepts, or quality management systems will be considered an advantage.
• Self‐motivated, proactive, and willing to learn quality management systems and apparel manufacturing best practices. 
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.