Product Design Engineer

We have a vacancy for a Product Design Engineer based at our Fivemiletown Manufacturing facility. The Product Design Engineer will be responsible for engineering uniform ensembles from concept to final approval and through  manufacturing stage. 

Responsibilities:

• ​Engineer and create products to meet the needs of our customers either though face to face engagement or from build to print documents.
• Taking ownership of the project and controlling each element such as fabric choice, fit, function, continual improvement through feedback, end user engagement and customer visits. Advising the in-house team of sample machinists and taking a hands on attitude. Set up fabric and trim library in the technical office and ensuring each component meets the customer and testing requirements.
• With the inhouse Technical team , choose the most suitable fabric and trims for the products to be designed ensuring that the customer requirements are met and key tests are conducted and analysed.
• With the inhouse Pattern Making team, create the graded size charts for all products that provide the product size roll for the customer and for use in the quality control of the product, review and prove fit by means of in-house tests for example.
• With the Sample team and sourcing offices, ensure the products developed have all features and function necessary the meets the needs of our customers and keep within an agreed budget.
• Create product specifications for customer and production use.
• Meet with customers and discuss product improvements.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organization.

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Reward

At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities include a subsidized canteen, where complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club.

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Requirements

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Essential:

• Experience of engineering clothing products in line with the end user requirements.
• Proven track record of garment technology, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience of computerized design or pattern packages, i.e GERBER Illustrator CS2/ Photoshop.
• Experienced in the use of MS office, particularly MS Word & Excel.
• Must have experience of customer liaisons and fit meetings

• Ability to travel within the UK and further afield.
• Clean current driving license
• Willing if required, to undertake a CRB Check. 

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Desirable:

• A degree in fashion or textiles design
• HND or Degree in a design or clothing discipline or equivalent. 
• QC experience of garments & fabric.
• A technology related qualification.

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​The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer​

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting