Senior Specialist, Hardware Development (Accessories)
Core
Provide technical and development support for hardware accessories, managing the process from initial development through production readiness for Coach and Kate Spade New York.
Role type
Senior Specialist, Hardware Development (Accessories)
Builds
Commercially viable, quality-assured hardware accessories for Tapestry brands
Domain
Fashion accessories manufacturing and sourcing
Required skills
Hardware sourcing and development, Metal manufacturing processes (casting, stamping, machining, plating, finishing), Technical specification evaluation, Engineering drawing interpretation, Project management, Supplier capability development, Manufacturing best practices, Functional testing and acceptance criteria definition, Process and quality improvement
Preferred skills
Innovation in materials and manufacturing technologies, Sustainability integration
Technologies
Metal manufacturing equipment, Testing equipment, RMS (Reference Manufacturing System)
Responsibilities
Manage on-time hardware development aligned with seasonal PDT requirements, Coordinate design development trips and technical follow-up with suppliers, Evaluate specifications and manufacturing feasibility, Conduct engineering evaluations of final samples, Establish functional standards and test methods, Drive hardware testing and approval before production, Track development samples against milestones, Obtain price quotations, Conduct regular RMS visits to monitor manufacturing execution, Develop best practices for RMS manufacturing, Monitor functional items from development to bulk order, Drive process and product quality improvements at suppliers, Explore innovation opportunities in materials and automation
