Senior Technical Specialist, Delhi, India (Hybrid)
- Delhi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Product Engineer is responsible for creating garment specifications and standards within PLM for specific
- The Product Engineer manages sample fit approvals, risk assessment, calendar & workflow for their specified
- This role requires a high level of communication, technical patternmaking and problem-solving skills.
- Ensure a robust handoff of information takes place from NY PD/TD with all the appropriate components to
- Own tech pack creation from Design Board hand off/ Simplification line sheet to properly execute
- Dependent on Product area/gender, Red, Yellow, Orange pipeline
- BOM (like for like) where required
- Own review and approval of samples including fit /balance, evaluation of fabric, measurements, construction,
- Dependent on Red, Yellow, Orange pipeline
- Manage allocation and input of testing protocols by style.
- Own product Risk Assessment prior to bulk production and ensure correct action plans are taken where
- Own escalating issues pre-shipment with supporting facts, root cause and possible solutions or options.
- Partner with vendor technical teams to ensure that construction, finishing and fit is consistent across all
- Ensure consistent style aesthetic intent and construction from vendor to vendor on like styles.
- Track workload efficiently to meet individual deadlines and pull reporting from PLM when needed
- Orientation and development of new vendors including technical assessment and onboarding.
- Travel to vendor/factories and work with technical teams to calibrate, train, educate, and understand
- Support other team members when needed.
- E- mail, phone and digital (zoom) communication with sourcing offices and suppliers.
- Feedback on vendor performance(technical)
- 10 - 15 years of experience in Technical Design
- Experience in patternmaking, grading, sewing, construction and fit for multiple categories.
- Experience in product risk assessment
- Ability to successfully oversee a basic category while making product quality and seasonal deliverables a priority.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven organizational skills and ability manage competing priorities.
- Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail & resourcefulness
- Responsible and accountable
- Ability to proactively analyze issues and problem solve
- Knowledge of 3D programs a plus
- Knowledge of testing a plus
- Good command of English language (written and spoken)
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in computer pattern programs, computer spec writing programs such as Gerber,