Job Description:
1. Product Development:
• Lead the development of new products based on customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Review product feasibility for manufacturing.
• Optimize product construction for quality, productivity, and cost.
• Coordinate with Sales, Merchandising, Engineering, and Production during product development.
2. 3D Design & Technical Development:
• Supervise the creation of 3D product models.
• Review foam structure and product dimensions.
• Validate product construction before sample production.
• Ensure design complies with customer requirements.
3. Pattern Development:
• Review and approve production patterns.
• Verify seam allowance and construction details.
• Review nesting efficiency and fabric utilization.
• Ensure accurate DXF/Gerber files before production.
4. Sample Development:
• Manage prototype, fit sample, PP sample, and production samples.
• Ensure samples meet customer quality standards.
• Monitor sample lead time.
• Coordinate sample revisions until approval.
5. Technical Documentation:
Approve and maintain:
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Technical Package
• BOM
• Sewing Specification
• Construction Drawing
• Pattern Files
• Material Consumption
• Operation Breakdown
• Packaging Specification.
6. Cross-functional Coordination:
Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse and
Purchasing Departments to ensure material availability.
• Work closely with:
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Purchasing
• Production
• Quality
• IE
• Planning
• Warehouse
to ensure successful project execution.
7. Complete other tasks assigned by superiors.
Minimum Academic Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Professional Requirement:
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience garment, furniture manufacturing is highly preferred
Experience in supervisor role in manufacturing environment (preferred): Garment / Soft goods / Furniture / Mattress / Cushion / Footwear
• Candidates from other industries are acceptable provided they have experience working in factories with a high level of machinery, automation, and production equipment.
Knowledge, Skill Requirement:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
a) Product Development
b) Pattern Engineering
c) Sewing Construction
d) Foam Product Design
e) Material Consumption Analysis
f) BOM Management
g) CAD Pattern System
h) Gerber / Lectra
i) 3D Design Software (e.g., CLO 3D, SolidWorks)
Personal Quality Requirement:
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Team player with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Proactive and results oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Result oriented mindset.
• High integrity and professional ethics.
