CoverFit Staff

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.