The Coverfit Staff is responsible for creating and maintaining upholstery patterns, sewing drawings, and technical specifications for new product development, engineering changes, and production support. This role works closely with R&D, Engineering, Production, and US teams to ensure accurate pattern development, efficient material utilization, and timely project execution.

1. Pattern Development & Technical Documentation:

• Create upholstery patterns, sewing drawings, and technical specifications for new product development, R&D projects, New Go, ECO, AFI, OEM projects, headboards, and other assigned programs.
• Develop and maintain pattern files, drawings, and specifications to support production and engineering requirements.
• Create UN kits for replacement parts and update replacement part (RP) patterns for applicable ECOs.
• Develop patterns and drawings for KD (Knock-Down) products when required.
• Create test patterns, drawings, and support related development activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, technical records, and revision updates.

2. Product Development Support:

• Work closely with Engineering and R&D teams on new style development and product improvements.
• Support sample development, product testing, and trial activities.
• Review Idea Network requests and collaborate with US teams to implement approved ideas and ECO changes.
• Communicate with US teams regarding patterns, drawings, samples, and technical-related matters.
• Coordinate with PIC to ensure ECO items are released to production in a timely manner.

3. Pattern Optimization & Cost Improvement:

• Re-nest patterns and optimize marker layouts to improve material utilization and pattern yield.
• Generate marker reports to support costing activities.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through pattern optimization and efficient material usage.
• Continuously improve pattern layouts and cutting efficiency.

4. Production & System Support:

• Provide technical support to Production regarding patterns, drawings, sewing construction, samples, and related technical issues.
• Create and maintain CNC fiber files and kit stack-out documentation.
• Coordinate with Lectra Center to resolve Lectra system-related issues.
• Ensure patterns and sewing drawings are properly prepared and released for production.

1. Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields. Candidates with a Technical/Vocational Diploma and relevant upholstery pattern-making experience are also encouraged to apply.

2. Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in upholstery furniture, sofa manufacturing, garment manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience in pattern making, sewing drawings, upholstery construction, or product development.
• Experience using CAD software and pattern development systems.
• Experience with Lectra software is highly preferred.

3. Knowledge of:

• Skilled in Lectra system operating, knowledge of pattern layout, cutting and sewing.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs.
• Knowledge in linear conversion.
• Strong foundation in pattern laying and TPO.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

4. Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Lectra and CAD software.
• Ability to create, read, interpret, and modify technical drawings and patterns.
• Strong understanding of sewing construction and pattern-related issues.
• Ability to identify and solve pattern, sewing, and production-related problems.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams, including US counterparts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Basic English communication skills, especially technical and work-related terminology.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.