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Position Title: Engineering Technician
Department: Manufacturing/Operations
Reports To: Area Manager
FLSA Status: Non - Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources Director
Approved By: V.P. Human Resources

Summary:
Develops manufacturing techniques and processes for new and existing products and systems to maximize efficiency and reduce costs. Leads MD area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Full use of Exenta
Describe and modify product operations for production. Assist trainers, supervisors, and operators.
Create manufacturing reports of new products and flowcharts.
Create machine and attachment reports of new products.
Create operation sequence of new products. Manage method procedures for new styles.
Design, create, and cut templates to assist production. Maintain template record log up to date
Cut and distribute patterns to the quality assurance department for inspection purposes. Maintain an up-to-date pattern record log.
Direct, lead, and support trainers in creating new products, including interpreting purchase descriptions, sample analysis, and the planning and construction process.
Maintain the sample record log to date.
Advise and train production personnel for new and existing lines. Resolve possible pattern problems according to purchase descriptions and product specifications.
Assist trainers, supervisors, and operators with product descriptions and pattern analysis to introduce new ensemble styles and improve existing techniques.
Provide a format to review and take measurements of the samples to the quality inspectors
Support engineering on purchase descriptions, patterns, and existing product construction.
Leads all sewing Engineering Updates and Log
Cut on a laser machine for patterns (Light Burn and Adobe Illustrator).
Performs other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:
Previous experience in Engineering functions in a sewing/apparel production environment is preferred.
Knowledge of garment construction in various designs and styles, such as pants, coats, and jackets, is preferred.
A Technical Degree is required.

Language Skills: Read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Spanish is a plus but not required.

Mathematical Skills: Must have advanced Mathematical skills in fractions, percentages, measurements, time studies, algebraic formulas, geometry, and calculus.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Appearance/Personality - Professional, upbeat, energetic, initiates, dependable, accurate, and takes pride in work.

Work Environment - Able to work in a noisy manufacturing environment; withstand heavy traffic and floor vibrations.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotionally charged topics.

Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; controls emotions; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations; listens attentively and requests clarification when needed; responds well to questions; demonstrates effective group presentation skills; and participates actively in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; can read and interpret written information.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts team success above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity-Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking: Understanding the organization's strengths and weaknesses; analyzing the market and competition; identifying external threats and opportunities; adapting strategy to changing conditions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against a standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for one's own actions; follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to enhance performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work promptly; strives to increase productivity; works efficiently and effectively.

Safety and Security-Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk most of the day, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Also, must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:
Should be prepared to work in a noisy manufacturing area with heavy traffic and floor vibrations.