Adhesives, Adobe Acrobat, Calibration, Communication Skills, Disability Insurance, Engineering Drawing, Insurance, Legal, Loan Funding, Metal Cutting, Polymers, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Prototyping, Quality Management, Rapid Prototyping, Student Loans, Testing, Textile Engineering, Textile Manufacturing, Time Management, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
Technical/Functional Skills
- Hands-on experience in softgoods prototype fabrication (textiles, silicone, leather, synthetics, adhesives)
- Strong competence in cut and sew processes, including stitch types, seams, thread selection, and tension calibration
- Experience with bonding, die cutting, lamination, heat forming, and finishing
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, patterns, and build instructions
- Familiarity with surface finishing and embellishment: printing, fabric manipulation, microfiber handling
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare materials and components as per drawings and specifications
- Build physical prototypes for phone cases, wallets, straps, bands, and accessories
- Execute:
o Bonding and stitching operations
o Die-cutting and material lamination
- Assemble prototypes aligned to ID intent and functional performance
- Support rapid build iterations during Assessment, PDF, and early validation phases
- Provide hands on inputs to engineers on build feasibility and manufacturability
- Maintain build quality, cosmetic standards, and repeatability
Quality & Validation Support
- Support fit, comfort, durability, and cosmetic checks during builds
- Assist product testing teams during build test iterate loops
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
- Committed to meeting stringent deadlines
- Proactive driven and result oriented
- Ability to find solutions with network
Must Have
Soft goods Prototype Development, Textile Engineering, Pattern Engineering, Cut and Sew, Silicone Prototyping, Polymer Prototyping, cut and sew processes , bonding, die cutting, lamination , Bonding and stitching operations , lamination, heat forming Rapid Prototyping,Validation Testing and NPI / New Product Introduction
Pre-Screening Questionnaire
- Experience supporting Lab builds, factory builds or pilot runs
- Exposure to hardware integration into softgoods (magnets, connectors, lugs, buckles)
- Check availability, appropriate level of relevant experience etc.
Salary Range: $63,400-$65,000 a year
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TCS Employee Benefits Summary
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Cov erage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.