Product Engineer - Apparel

Filson•Seattle, WA

42d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Product Development, the Product Engineer will play a pivotal role within the Product Development Team. This position involves developing high-quality products, maintaining communication across departments and vendors, and ensuring the timely production of superior products.

Requirements

4+ work experience in garment manufacturing, product development, and specification development, preferably in the apparel industry.
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 Manager and/or Director.
Ability 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 Illustrator.
Experience working in PLM systems.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree with a soft goods focus, desired.
Knowledge or ability to use Gerber/Accumark computer pattern system is a plus

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.
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 needed.
Assist in building SOP’s, templates, and libraries for utilization by team.
Stay updated on current market trends, construction engineering, and styling, to enhance product engineer proficiency and role growth.
Travel to factories as needed for seasonal development.