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SAS Shoemakers Pattern Engineer-Prototype in SAN ANTONIO, Texas
For over 40 years, San Antonio Shoemakers, a San Antonio, Texas based company, has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. SAS has an opening for a Pattern Engineer the San Antonio factory. The Pattern Engineer will reside in SAS’s D&D department and reports directly to the Head of Product Development. This position will be based at SAS Factory #2 facility.
Position:
SAS has an opening for a Pattern Engineer - Prototype
PRIMARY DUTIES:
This position is primarily responsible for the creation of new footwear patterns.
Ensuring the manufacturability of the concept within the SAS factories.
Aiding in final commercialization of new product.
Qualified candidates will address engineering issues relating to patterns, processes, and components while consulting with Manufacturing Technical Engineers on production line impact.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions:
Collaborate with the Design team to translates conceptual footwear design ideas into product prototypes
Possess extensive knowledge of a variety of footwear constructions
Ability to create a Last Draft and build all upper patterns from a design concept
Ability to build patterns manually or through the use of CAD software
Ability to critique the fit and wear performance of footwear
Continually review existing patterns and recommend manufacturability improvements
Responsible for sample creation and tracking through the factory setting
Assists in creation of bill of material for all new product introductions
Thorough understanding of footwear pattern grading
Experience in creating manufacturing support tools
Prior experience with inspection of footwear materials, especially a background with leather
Strong attention to detail with a discerning eye for quality and high level of accuracy
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Engineering, or equivalent.
5+ years’ work experience in the footwear industry as a Pattern Engineer.
Additional work experience in lieu of a degree may be acceptable.
Proficient in Windows Suite of software.
Proficient in Romans CAD patterning software (or similar) preferred.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software preferred.
I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation.
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