MRDA Engineer, Advanced Packaging Technology Development
Eightfold
Product Developer, Ready to Wear
GOOD AMERICAN
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Los Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Drive day-to-day communication during the product development process with factories.
- Maintain accurate and up to date status on all development styles.
- Support the Product Development Director and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seasonal line stays on time and within cost parameters.
- Interpret and execute key seasonal developments that meet aesthetic requirements and align with sourcing strategy and cost targets.
- Communication with global vendor base throughout product’s life cycle.
- Create WIP report for development tracking and reporting, i.e. 1st proto to SMS.
- Request costing & review cost sheets with manager.
- Create/maintain/update Costing Line Plan at each stage of development.
- Collaborate with Director for approval on counter option/cost saving options.
- Monitor calendar for milestone dates- SMS fabric trim order/SMS deadline dates.
- Problem-solve on site and provide production-friendly options for review with Design/Development and Pre-Production teams.
- Provide proactive and focused input to ensure further production processes run smoothly.
- Ensure all communication is extremely detail oriented.
- Partner with manager & production to ensure pre-classifications of garments for proper duty application in costing.
- Attend weekly cross functional meetings to discuss open/pending issues.
- Provide general department support when necessary.
Requirements
- Must have 5-7 years of product development experience within multiple categories (knits, woven and sweaters is preferred).
- Must be able to multi-task & have strong time management skills.
- Must have understanding of knit & woven fabrics, basic sewing construction & garment construction.
- Must have ability to work
- Must have ability to read & understand tech pack.
- Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word & PLM/Full Circle.
- Must pay attention to detail, have strong organization & negotiation skills.
- Must be able to work in face pace environment & be a team player.
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product developmentgarment constructionsewing constructioncostingtech pack interpretationdevelopment trackingfabric knowledgenegotiation
Soft skills
time managementattention to detailorganizationproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationmulti-taskingteam player
