Senior Executive - Product Engineering

Senior Executive – Product Engineering 

To be based at Bodyline - Horana

Bodyline is a joint venture between MAS Holdings, Triumph International Germany and Mast Industries USA, offering apparel solutions from concept to delivery. Bodyline specializes in producing fitted garments and superior next-to-skin performance wear; and is the go-to vendor for bra innovations. The company has evolved from making simple minimalist styles for a single customer to multiple styles and silhouettes across product categories for global brands. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Identify the risk areas such as material and method risks are being identified and mitigated before transferring to Production by liaising with the respective Technical Integration team. 
• Evaluate new styles in terms of patterns, seams, stitches, methods etc, prior to FIT approval to maximize design for manufacturability
• Ensure the effective technical resource allocation within the integration teams, so as to utilize the team’s technical expertise in the best possible way to guarantee the effectiveness of factory integration. 
• Provide proactive feedback and direction on potential technical (pattern & method) issues prior to bulk, so as to ensure smooth bulk operation.
• Ensure all the critical path activities such as parameter finalization (bonding, molding and heat transfer), sample sewing for required sizes, methods validation, pattern alternations are completed on time to minimize the bucket loss during the factory integration process.
• Validate the accuracy of BOM, material, accessories and cut parts during the NPI process, so as to maximize production feasibility.
• Identify constructions, critical areas and simplify and improve operations of new styles, and coordinate with operational team in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Provide directions on method changes & pattern changes to the Group leaders and identify the training requirements and communicate to relevant teams.
• Ensure compliance with the defined governance framework including upholding the MAS values, following company policies & procedures, best practices (where the group/ company policies and procedures are not defined) relevant laws & regulations and undertake every necessary action to comply with the governance framework.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Degree in Textile & Apparel, Quality Management or any related qualifications from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 4 -5 years’ experience in Apparel Manufacturing.
• Sewing ability and plant integration experience would be added advantage. 
• Comprehensive technical knowledge in apparel manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and good people management skills.