Technical Manager

ACG_3942_JOB Our client is a leading manufacturing company who is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm. JOB PURPOSE Leads the bulk pattern and garment technical (technical changeover) teams to turn customer requirements into bulk production patterns and sewing methods that production can run right the first time. Sets the technical standards, including machine settings for welding, seam sealing and bonding, supports the lines when technical problems arise, and manages quick changeover (QCO) between styles. Delivers garments that meet customer quality, style and timing at the most cost-effective method. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Bulk Patterns Work with customers and Merchandising to understand fit preferences and bulk pattern requirements, and brief the pattern team. Hold the pattern team accountable for accurate, on-time bulk production patterns that meet customer specifications and maximize material utilization and production efficiency. Suggest pattern adjustments to customers to improve fit and quality. 2. Construction & Methods Development Work with customers and Merchandising to understand style details, construction preferences and sewing requirements for new styles. Hold the technical changeover team accountable for developing construction and sewing methods for new styles that maximize quality, efficiency and material utilization within customer specifications, including welding, seam sealing and bonding constructions. Ensure every method can be run consistently and efficiently in bulk production. Improve trims and handling methods to raise quality and production efficiency. Suggest construction adjustments to customers to improve fit and quality. Feed back to Merchandising, the pattern team and marker makers any style or pattern changes needed for customer compliance, quality, manufacturability or material utilization. 3. Technical Documentation Keep an organized technical library of past styles, approved methods, machine settings and technical solutions. 4. Methods Improvement Develop Methods Best Practices for key operations and audit their application on the lines. Work with mechanics and the IE team to create folders and work aids reduced SMV &improve quality. Share proven methods with the company's two other factories. 5. Production Technical Support Collect product requirements from Merchandising, QA and customers, and give technical advice so each style meets requirements at the lowest cost. Give the SMV department the sewing methods it needs to set estimated and final SMVs before production. Hold the technical changeover team accountable for operation breakdowns of every new style, prepared in the most cost-effective way. Organize pre-production meetings to share technical knowledge with Production and flag potential issues; introduce new operations to line technicians and train operators before bulk starts. Support mock-ups, PPU and trial production, and solve the technical problems they reveal. Set standard machine settings (stitches per inch; fusing, welding, seam sealing and bonding temperature, pressure, speed and time), share them with Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, line technicians and mechanics, and audit compliance. Advise line technicians on technical problems during production. Review production performance with the technical team after delivery to improve future methods. Train line trainers on correct methods and new Methods Best Practices. 6. Quick Changeover (QCO) Lead the technical changeover team to own the quick changeover process for every style change, from planning to the first good pieces of the new style. Before each changeover, prepare methods, operation breakdowns, machine settings, folders and work aids, and train operators, together with Production, IE and mechanics. Run changeover checklists and meetings, track changeover time and output loss, and improve the process after each changeover. 7. Team Skill Development Evaluate the skill level of pattern makers and garment technical executives, and run training plans to upgrade their skills. 8. Other Duties Other duties as assigned by the direct manager. Requirements College or Bachelor's degree in Garment Technology, Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology or a related field. 7+ years in garment technical work (bulk patterns, sewing methods, technical changeover), preferably in outerwear and high-technical products (welding, seamsealing, bonding), including 2+ years as Technical Leader or Assistant Technical Manager. Experience setting up a technical team in a new factory; experience working directly with international brands' technical teams. Pattern making and grading; garment construction; sewing methods and operation breakdowns; machine settings for sewing, fusing, welding, seam sealing and bonding; fit and measurement; materials and trims; folders and work aids. English - basic communication and good at reading, writing technical documents. MS Office with strong Excel; pattern CAD software (e.g. Gerber, Lectra) is a plus; ERP and MES experience is a plus. Benefits Competitive salary, 13th-month salary, and annual performance bonus. Clear career path for every levels, salary review 1 time/year. Company outings, teambuilding, and engagement activities (company events/parties, annual healthcare, etc). Support working equipment & dormitory for all levels. Working Hours: 07:30 - 16:30, Mon - Sat. Contact: Phuong Anh Nguyen Due to the immense number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.