Engineering Technician

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA•Miami, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician develops manufacturing techniques and processes for new and existing products and systems to maximize efficiency and reduce costs, and leads the MD area. The role supports sewing and apparel production by documenting product operations, developing production methods and patterns, assisting production personnel, and supporting engineering updates. The position uses Exenta Describe and laser-cutting tools, including Light Burn and Adobe Illustrator. It works with trainers, supervisors, operators, and quality inspectors to introduce new products and styles, improve existing techniques, resolve pattern issues, and maintain sample and pattern records. The role is based at the Goodwill Main Plant in Miami, Florida, and is full-time.

Requirements

A technical degree is required.
Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Advanced mathematical skills in fractions, percentages, measurements, time studies, algebraic formulas, geometry, and calculus.
Able to work in a noisy manufacturing environment and withstand heavy traffic and floor vibrations.
Regularly stand and walk most of the day; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in engineering functions in a sewing or apparel production environment is preferred.
Knowledge of garment construction across various designs and styles, such as pants, coats, and jackets, is preferred.
Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Use Exenta Describe and modify product operations for production.
Assist trainers, supervisors, and operators.
Create manufacturing reports and flowcharts for new products.
Create machine and attachment reports for new products.
Create operation sequences for new products.
Manage method procedures for new styles.
Design, create, and cut templates to assist production.
Keep the template record log up to date.
Cut and distribute patterns to the quality assurance department for inspection.
Maintain an up-to-date pattern record log.
Direct, lead, and support trainers in creating new products, including interpreting purchase descriptions, analyzing samples, and planning and constructing products.
Maintain the sample record log.
Advise and train production personnel on new and existing lines.
Resolve pattern problems according to purchase descriptions and product specifications.
Assist trainers, supervisors, and operators with product descriptions and pattern analysis to introduce new ensemble styles and improve existing techniques.
Provide a format for quality inspectors to review and measure samples.
Support engineering on purchase descriptions, patterns, and existing product construction.
Lead all sewing engineering updates.
Cut patterns on a laser machine using Light Burn and Adobe Illustrator.
Perform other duties as assigned.