Technical Designer

Technical Designer

PRECISION FABRICS GROUP INC - 3.7

Greensboro, NC Job Details 13 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Communication with suppliers Establishing vendor partnerships Team leadership Presentations for conferences or internal meetings CAD design (engineering design task) Team training Vendor relationship management Leading team collaboration initiatives Manufacturing company experience Teaching Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Research and coordinate activities related to design projects and developmental needs pertaining to Performance and Greige Fabrics that meet our customer needs. Maintain weaving records and technical documentation, create cost requests, and set up new product components and data within the business system to support product development and production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

New Product Responsibilities Provide design insight and leadership by ensuring high quality, consistent design work while displaying the expertise that goes into each product. Work in conjunction with other members of the S&T and Sales Teams in the development of fabrics and concepts that align with our markets. Actively participate in collaborative design development discussions. Learn and develop an understanding of PFG's business, and be able to create quality products and solutions based on that knowledge Create cost requests, weaving data sheets, pattern technical sheets, and set up part in PFG's business system (yarns, section beams, loom beams, greige fabric) for all new products0 Research new yarns for new developments. Contact vendors for availability, pricing, and MOQ. Actively participate in collaborative product development discussions and present ideas to internal teams. Ability to travel to visit customers with product managers Ability to travel to attend relative conferences and trade shows Day to Day Responsibilities Organize and maintain records of sample and production weaving data sheets. Keep all (development and production) weaving data sheet records up to date. Lead weekly development meeting with manufacturing, sales & marketing, and S&T. Keep records of those meetings. Provide technical weaving support to all team members of the organization, including S&T, Sales & Marketing, QC, and manufacturing. Submit potential fabrics to analytical lab, and review results. Make recommendations to sales and marketing on our ability to replicate such fabrics. Source yarns if needed.

ALL PRECISION FABRICS ASSOCIATES ARE EXPECTED TO

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Must be customer oriented and ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve "win-win" outcomes. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. Work effectively and/or independently as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Demonstrate attention to detail. Understand and adhere to the Company's "Business Policy & Code of Ethics".

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990

(ADA): Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in related field, such as textile design, engineering or technology Minimum of 10 years of professional experience (manufacturing/textile) Expert knowledge of woven design and construction o Textile CAD design, specifically, Nedgraphics Dobby Pro experience is a plus Expert knowledge of dobby weaving and manufacturing Knowledge of yarn properties and weave preparation, including warping and slashing Ability to cultivate strong relationships with vendors, primarily yarn vendors, to source product for new developments Ability to learn and gain knowledge of customer needs and markets, and design product to meet those needs Ability to work in a team environment within all aspects of organization Confidence to lead and manage tasks High levels of initiative and resourcefulness Ability to teach, train, and share knowledge gained through industry experience

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/VISUAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job is conducted in an office work environment with standard office equipment available. Work is sedentary in nature along with standing and walking up to 50% of the time. Must have ability to bend, kneel, and reach. Must have good vision. Frequent computer use at workstation, and at times, can be up to 90% of daily duties. Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally. Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Responsibilities may occasionally require adjusted work schedules and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines.

LANGUAGE/COMUNICATION SKILLS

Language proficiency to read, write, understand and communicate essential job functions and safety Must have the skill set to create materials and make presentations to professional staff.