PD Pattern Maker

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Make patterns and mock-up sample frames for New Product Development (NPD).
• Develop samples as well as production pieces with high attention to detail
• Produce high quality samples, built on time, using the best construction methods
• Make improvement accommodations for current upholstery
• Must be able to upholster, trim, complete skirt detail, make cutting patterns, and develop poly patterns
• Assist in documenting spec sheets for parts and materials (springs, webbing, poly, etc.)
• Generate products and services from inception to commercialization for customers
• Work closely with manager to develop prototypes for products.

Requirements:

• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
• Results and deadline-oriented, ability to prioritize and multitask
• Thrives in a changing and dynamic environment
• Must be able to read details or CAD drawings.
• Train associates on how to build new styles when going into production.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and standards

Physical demands and abilities

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching
• Able to lift 70 pounds, occasionally
• Available to work weekends or overtime as needed
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
• Ability to work independently with little supervision