Product development engineer Jobs in Pasadena, CA

Main purpose of the

Product Developer Manager role:

This is a full-time role for a senior level candidate who will utilize his or her organizational skills to oversee the development and execution of the product development process. This Manager will lead an existing team of product developers and ensure the successful execution of seasonal product development cycles/procedures that help achieve the company goals and objectives. Not only will he or she maintain a deep understanding of key productivity, costing and calendar metrics – this manager will also ensure clear communication process for such metrics. This position requires an out of the box thinker who can effectively collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors, and across all levels of the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage existing vendor relationships to constantly improve product
• Lead internal and external calendar management to ensure deliveries are met
• Manage WIPs which includes the monitoring of WIPs for all product stages for multiple brands or categories
• Strong ability to negotiate, set and approve target FOB costs and retails to ensure margins are maintained
• Provide guidance to team members on how to strengthen their negotiation skills
• Manage all phases of the PD cycle with internal teams which includes managing timelines, vendor relationships, and budgets to meet launch dates
• Integrate with cross-functional departments to ensure clarity on product pipeline and ensure on-time deliverables
• Develop and improve existing capabilities
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to oversee all seasonal allocations and to source/onboard new vendors
• Manage the overall flow of allocation, sourcing and development of high quality product amongst team members
• Continue to evolve product development processes and to communicate it thoroughly and effectively
• Assist in leading workshops for junior level team members
• Cultivate, interview and train junior members which includes refining their development process
• Travel overseas to vendors to expedite product and improve processes
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by executives

Required Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Comprehend all stages of the product development processes
• Must have the ability to handle large amount of SKUs
• Possess strong knowledge in garment construction and specifications
• Advanced knowledge of product life cycle and calendar deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of fabric, trims, quality and developments
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction and finishing
• Advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills
• Advanced analytical and decision making skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced environment and short lead calendar (5 months)
• Advanced ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced ability to lead, manage and train multiple lower level designers and multiple brand categories
• Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
• Advanced attention to detail and mistakes and problem solving skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Must be able to able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., perform frequent repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field
• 9+years in a product development role or related field
• 3+ year in a managerial or leadership role
• Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and knowledge of CAD a plus but not required
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Google applications
• In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit
• 5+ years in a management role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utilize positive past vendor relationship and resources
• In depth knowledge of textiles, sourcing and development
• Ability to travel overseas once or twice a year