Upholstery Pattern Marker Designer

Flexsteel • High Point, NC

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About The Position

This individual performs lay creation, revisions, and related activities necessary for the efficient production of quality patterns and cut files. Using established procedures, the designer gathers and correlates basic data and applies phases of approved industrial engineering policies and practices. The role works with Data Processing, Scheduling, Payroll, Engineering, and Manufacturing on manufacturing problems and cost-reduction projects. The designer participates in Flexsteel’s continuous improvement process, works with a zero-defects attitude, uses problem-solving skills with inputs and outputs, and verifies that processes can meet customers’ mutually agreed-upon requirements.

Requirements

• Experience with upholstery pattern marking or CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Set match points on digitized pattern components and generate corresponding match markers and cut files.
• Program cut files for the multi-ply cutting system.
• Assist with basic pattern design functions, including modifying digitized pattern components, markers, and cut files for additional marker layouts, ECRs, and continuous improvement.
• Create files and components necessary for leather cutting demands.
• Load cutting and usage information into the AS400 system as needed.
• Support product design and manufacturing teams with troubleshooting, continuous improvement opportunities, pattern design and development, pattern and sew specifications, and best-practice utilization.
• Lead process documentation and standardization to ensure knowledge transfer.
• Support and potentially mentor junior team members in marker making, cutting programming, and system usage.
• Communicate cross-functionally to support timely project management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed