Engineer, Apparel

ABOUT YOUR ROLE: Partner with the brand developer , s ourcing developer and the vendor on product industrialization through the mediums of both physical and virtual sampling at all development stages , including innovation and concept.

Work collaboratively to e nsure that any product developed is engineered to meet brand standards on safety, fit , functional it y, performance, quality and cos t , while incorporating risk management principles to priorit ize tasks .

Support projects relating to same . Bridge the g ap between development and production by managing the handover process and ensuring product is p roduction ready , that technical specifications are accurate and complete , that pre-production risks are res olved and critical points of attention communicated .

On behalf of our brands, i ndependently manage all pre-production and re-allocation sample approvals locally. Prepare for and actively participate in Brand Development, Collab, CKO and Innovation Trips to the region. Be a s trategic partner to our brand s and excellent business partner to cross functional team and vendors .

S upport on identif ication and implementation of standardized processes across brands and regions (VF Way) . Manage vendor performance and driv e continuous improvement through training, sample room assessment and TVCP / CFT calibration protocols.

Support the Sourcing Strategy by onboarding new vendors or building capability of existing vendors within the given timelines and scope Continue to evolve self and skills to adapt to changing needs of the business. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE : Include but not limited to Provide technical expertise , solves and support to cross functional team, vendor and brands.

Manage issues proactively with stake holders . Support Product innovation trials and complex collabs . Partner with brands on construction, sizing, grading and block projects of varying scales and complexities . Validate pattern overlays and samples before brand submissio