Pattern Specialist

Build Your Career with Wanek Furniture

At Wanek Furniture, we provide extensive opportunities for career development, including domestic and international training programs, collaboration with a global network of professionals, and daily interactions with industry experts across various functions. These opportunities empower our employees to achieve their professional goals and excel in their careers.

By joining Wanek Furniture, you become part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and exceptional quality. Take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the future of the global furniture industry with us.

What Will You Do?

At Wanek, we're a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented
Pattern Specialist (Sofa)
to join our Engineering team.

1. Work with the 
   Design, R&D, and Engineering teams
    to develop cover patterns for new sofa designs (stationary, motion, high-end).
2. Interpret design concepts and translate them into 
   efficient cover patterns and detailed sew drawings
    using Lectra software.
3. Optimize fabric and leather usage through 
   nesting and pattern efficiency
    to reduce cost.
4. Support 
   OEM/ODM projects
    by creating cover patterns for customer-requested designs and modifying existing in-line patterns.
5. Collaborate with 
   frame engineering
    to ensure frame and cover fit alignment.
6. Partner with 
   Sewing and Upholstery teams
    during pilot builds and first production runs to ensure proper fit and quality.
7. Audit in-line products and proactively recommend 
   pattern improvements
    to enhance comfort, aesthetics, and manufacturability.
8. Research and apply 
   new construction techniques
    (e.g., modern seams, decorative stitching, cover-fit for high-end leather motion).
9. Benchmark competitor products and propose 
   new pattern concepts
    for international markets.
10. Maintain accurate 
    sew specs and pattern libraries
     in Lectra and PDM systems.

What You Need?

1. Education:

• Graduated from 
  Textile, Upholstery, Manufacturing Engineering,
  or equivalent fields.
• Good command of English communication skill.

2. Experience:

• 2+ years in 
  upholstery furniture cover pattern design (sofa, motion, stationary).
• Proven expertise in 
  Lectra (or equivalent CAD software)
   for pattern design and nesting.
• Strong background in 
  sofa upholstery construction techniques.
• Experience in 
  OEM/ODM development
  preferred.

3. Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of 
  Lectra
   hardware and software to be used in laying patterns for cut and sew operation with the intent to maximize material utilization.
• Knowledge and ability to create detailed sew drawings.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision patterns, sew drawings, and samples.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various upholstery and upholstery-related products.

4. Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical knowledge of cover construction, fabric/leather properties, and sewing methods.
• Ability to balance design intent, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills; can work with global teams and customers.
• Creative, detail-oriented, proactive problem solver.

*Opportunities to specialize in:

• High-end leather motion sofa cover design.
• ODM concept development for international markets.
• CoverFit automation & digital pattern technologies.

*Note: Shuttle bus is provided (Routes include Binh Duong, Bien Hoa, and Ho Chi Minh City).

Who Are We?

Wanek Furniture is a vital partner in the supply chain of the world's largest furniture manufacturer, with a distribution network spanning over 123 countries. Since establishing operations in Vietnam in 2008, we have grown significantly, operating across four facilities in Binh Duong Province and employing over 9,000 dedicated team members.

We take pride in offering an international, professional work environment where employees can build long-term, stable careers. With a comprehensive benefits package and a strong culture of positivity and success, Wanek Furniture is recognized as an employer of choice. Our commitment to employee engagement, continuous development, and collaboration drives individual growth and collective achievement.

Apply today and grow your career at Wanek

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

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