Senior Product Engineer
Core
Technically accountable for product development and commercialization to ensure products interpret Brand Design intent and meet high-quality manufacturing standards.
Role type
Senior Product Engineer (Leather Goods)
Builds
Prototype samples, presentation samples, and final production samples for Coach and Kate Spade New York.
Domain
Luxury fashion / Leather goods manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Paper pattern knowledge, leather goods aesthetic sense, technical problem solving, pattern revision, sample quality review, development pattern library management, product testing
Preferred skills
Handbag manufacturing knowledge, sampling experience, travel to different cities/countries
Technologies
CAD (not required)
Responsibilities
Review prototype samples for quality and accuracy; collaborate with Product Design (PD) team to deliver presentation samples on time; resolve technical issues and create mock-ups; review final samples with PD; maintain development pattern library; clarify technical comments and distribute to VNWS, SPs, and CIL; maintain best practices in collaboration with On-site Engineers; conduct product testing during development stages.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC