Product Engineer - Apparel

ABOUT FILSON

In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available. Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service. We don’t work in silos but rely on open collaboration. It’s a jackknife mentality – the ability to accomplish more than what’s asked of you – that defines our culture of versatility and perseverance.

Our outfitter mindset is deliberate and strategic. We are a small company, on purpose. We’re the ones doing the work, from product design and marketing, to cutting, sewing, and restoration. With more than 125 years under our belt, we still have a start-up mentality. Driven by an independent spirit and an uncompromising attitude that demands we lead with conviction.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Product Development, the Product Engineer will play a pivotal role within the Product Development Team. This position involves developing high-quality products, maintaining communication across departments and vendors, and ensuring the timely production of superior products.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage technical specifications and detailed bill of materials to assure product detail is accurate, current and production ready.
• Create Measurement specifications with an understanding and knowledge of patternmaking and grading.
• Manage an iterative prototype process and engage with key internal and vendor partners in problem solving to achieve desired results from both a design intent and costing perspective.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of manufacturing process with the ability to engineer the product to enhance the overall performance.
• Review, document and communicate all sampling requirements and product changes to domestic and offshore manufacturing partners.
• Adhere to development calendar deadlines, proactively addressing exceptions or potential issues, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure timely development completion.
• Develop and maintain material details including new packaging, branding, hangtags, and written content to facilitate a full product story is delivered to the customer.
• Recommend and source new materials and construction techniques to surpass IMU goals set by Merchants.
• Develop working relationships with domestic and offshore vendors through daily communication, timely approvals, and participating in vendor calls.
• Follow established processes for trim development, care Instructions and product briefs. Help develop these standards seasonally.
• Coordinate with cross functional partners to utilize Filson housed materials and distribution for manufacturing partners.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Note : This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Discrimination and / or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.

Salary range : $80,000—$90,000 USD