Senior Pattern Engineer-Commercialization

　　For over 40 years, San Antonio Shoemakers, a San Antonio, Texas based company, has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. SAS’ D&D Department is looking for a self-motivated, highly qualified and experienced Upper Senior Pattern Engineer to join the Product Development team. This engineer is primarily responsible for the creation of new footwear patterns, while ensuring the manufacturability of the concept within the SAS factories and aiding in final commercialization of new product. The Engineer will be able to address engineering issues relating to patterns, processes, and components while consulting with Manufacturing Technical Engineers on production line impact.

　　Position:

　　SAS has an opening for a Senior Pattern Engineer-Commercialization.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

　　Collaborate with the Design team to translates conceptual footwear design ideas into product prototypes

　　Possess extensive knowledge of a variety of footwear constructions

　　Ability to create a Last Draft and build all upper patterns from a design concept

　　Ability to build patterns manually or through the use of CAD software

　　Ability to critique the fit and wear performance of footwear

　　Ability to train and teach an associate pattern engineers

　　Ability to grade shoe patterns in sizes and widths

　　Continually review existing patterns and recommend manufacturability improvements

　　Responsible for sample creation and tracking through the factory setting

　　Assists in creation of bill of material for all new product introductions

　　Thorough understanding of footwear pattern grading

　　Experience in creating manufacturing support tools

　　Prior experience with inspection of footwear materials, especially a background with leather

　　Strong attention to detail with a discerning eye for quality and high level of accuracy

　　Job Qualifications:

　　Mature, responsible, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

　　Able to think, write and speak persuasively with excellent communication skills.

　　Able to interact with all levels of management and comfortable making presentations.

　　Able to work independently and with a team.

　　Extremely organized, detail oriented.

　　Able to look ahead/forecast to know what has to be done, when, and in what order, to meet deadlines.

　　Must be able to handle the pressure of deadlines professionally.

　　Able to think inside and outside the box and deliver excellence.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Physical labor is necessary for 8 hours or more per day with breaks approximately every two hours including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, talking, hearing and engaging in repetitive motions.

　　Excellent vision to inspect the quality of their work.

　　Must be able to climb stairs.

　　Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

　　Education & Experience Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Design, Engineering, or equivalent.

　　7-10 years’ work experience in the footwear industry as a Pattern Engineer.

　　Additional work experience in lieu of a degree may be acceptable.

　　Proficient in Windows Suite of software.

　　Proficient in Romans CAD patterning software (or similar).

　　Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software preferred.

　　I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I also understand that this is a summary of this position's duties and other responsibilities may be assigned as the company deems necessary.

　　SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.