Technical Design Engineer

Description

Reporting to the Product Engineer Manager, the Product Engineer will play a pivotal role within the Product Development Team. This position involves developing high-quality bags and accessories, maintaining communication across departments and vendors, and ensuring the timely production of superior products.Key Responsibilities: Create and manage technical specifications and detailed bill of materials to assure product detail is accurate, current and production ready.Create Measurement specifications with an understanding and knowledge of patternmaking and grading.Manage an iterative prototype process and engage with key internal and vendor partners in problem solving to achieve desired results from both a design intent and costing perspective.Apply in-depth knowledge of manufacturing process with the ability to engineer the product to enhance the overall performance.Review, document and communicate all sampling requirements and product changes to domestic and offshore manufacturing partners.Adhere to development calendar deadlines, proactively addressing exceptions or potential issues, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure timely development completion.Develop and maintain material details including new packaging, branding, hangtags, and written content to facilitate a full product story is delivered to the customer.Recommend and source new materials and construction techniques to surpass IMU goals set by Merchants.Develop working relationships with domestic and offshore vendors through daily communication, timely approvals, and participating in vendor calls.Follow established processes for trim development, care Instructions and product briefs. Help develop these standards seasonally.Coordinate with cross functional partners to utilize Filson housed materials and distribution for manufacturing partners.Other Responsibilities: Proficient in manipulating technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator.Knowledge or ability to use Gerber/Accumark computer pattern system is a plus Troubleshoot and problem-solve proactively.Upholding established standards for construction, specification, costing, and design.Own and maintain records, bulk approvals, and product detail in the PLM system.Assist in achieving fit approval in collaboration with designers through fit sessions and developing block fits.Collaborate with patternmaker as neededAssist in building SOPs, templates, and libraries for utilization by team.Stay updated on current market trends, particularly in LBA product, construction engineering, and styling, to enhance product engineer proficiency and role growth.Travel to factories as needed for seasonal development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications:4+ work experience in garment manufacturing, product development, and specification development, preferably in the apparel industry.Two-year technical degree with a soft goods focus, desired.Knowledge of garment, bag and/or home goods construction and manufacturing techniques.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships within teams.Excellent team player is essential.Strong time management and organizational skills to establish priorities and meet deadlines.Ability to work autonomously while communicate key information to Product Engineer ManagerAbility to work in a global, multi-cultural environment.Experience working with domestic and/or offshore vendors and factories.Proficiency in Excel and Word is required.Working knowledge in Adobe IllustratorExperience working in PLM systems.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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