Apprentice Garment Pattern Making Jobs in Virginia

The Opportunity:

Apply materials science and engineering principles to develop, process, and test materials to create solutions that meet specific technical and performance criteria, utilizing a systems engineering approach and engineering tools, including DE and physical to optimize material selection and improve manufacturing processes. Apply specific functional knowledge and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance and may review or guide activities of junior employees.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with pattern making, grading, and construction across a variety of product types, such as apparel, soft goods, and individual equipment
• Experience implementing design for manufacturability practices in direct collaboration with textile manufacturers and cut-and-sew facilities
• Experience translating client requirements to textile products
• Knowledge of factory equipment, garment cutting, sewing, and Quality Assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes
• Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Cloud Illustrator or Photoshop tools
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems for managing product design and development
• Ability to think strategically and make decisions grounded in technical depth
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including various forms of engineers
• Experience designing and manufacturing textile components for military products
• Experience with knit garment design and development processes, including stitch mapping and yarn specification, and automated equipment
• Experience in 3D design tools such as Browzwear or CLO
• Experience with new and evolving manufacturing processes and automation in soft goods production
• Knowledge of government specifications such as P/Ds, MIL-DTLs, and MIL-PRFs
• Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.