Apparel Engineer - Temporary

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

·       Runner First  

We act in the best interest of the runner

·       Word is Bond 

We do what we say we’ll do

·       Champion Heart  

We give our all in everything we do  

·       There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

·       Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   

Your Job:

The Apparel Engineer ensures timely development and commercialization of the global apparel line with a focus on fit. Responsible for solving manufacturing/prototyping issues and ensuring the fit of the line is consistent for the Brooks consumer, you collaborate with Design and the Apparel Developers to effectively achieve product creation goals.

Working with the Engineering team and Design team ahead of the season to align on blocks and the development team in establishing style measurement specs, the Apparel Engineer is a critical part of the development process from design concept through commercialization. You support proto-fit sessions and provide fit recommendations and solutions while improving products and processes taking ownership of styles from size set requests. Owning the commercialization of styles, the Appreal Engineer is responsible for finalizing style specifications and ensuring accurate information is communicated to our factory partners on time.

• Partner with Apparel Developer in fit sessions to ensure consistent fit and style to meet Brooks fit standards across the range of Brooks products including mens and womens tops, bottoms and jackets.
• Deep understanding of POM library, measurements, and graded templates in Flex PLM and guide team on its use.
• Collaborate with the sample room to execute a wide range of prototypes including wear test garments.
• Provide solutions and options to internal team and work with the Senior Engineer on providing direction to manufacturing partners on how to correct patterns to achieve desired fit.
• Use in-depth knowledge of a block system and understanding of grade rules to maintain consistency in fit.
• Work with Engineering team on revisions to patterns and measurements for fit to ensure specific design and functionality are met.
• Finalise seasonal styles for production including BOM and spec finalization, size set approval, and factory alignment.
• Utilize advanced technical garment construction skills and experience to provide feedback during fit, materials selection process, and testing review.
• Assess garment specifications, POM, and grading and work with Senior Engineer to approve for use.
• Lead size set fittings with internal team to ensure appropriate corrections are made to ensure our products meet Brooks standards for fit, construction, and quality.
• Work with manufacturing partners to ensure all garment specifications, construction and quality updates are made and adhere to seasonal calendar.
• Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate design and technical direction from a fit perspective and provide workable solutions.

• 5+ years of patternmaking and grading experience, with an emphasis on speed and accuracy within the Apparel field, preferably in activewear/sports categories
• Experience with large size ranges, knowledge of body shapes and how shape affects fit to better inform pattern development.
• Strong knowledge of patternmaking and fit fundamentals.
• Product Development expertise.
• Experience using 3D software in pattern development –Browzwear preferred
• Computer literacy required with proficiency in MS Excel, Adobe Illustrator, and working knowledge of pattern software; Optitex preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
• Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products, or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots.”
• Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary.
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
• Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $40.49 - $60.75 per hour. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Other:

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!

Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.

Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.

Bonus-in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.

Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Location- You will spend 3 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.