Quality&Technical Development Manager - Babywear

<p>To manage the end-to-end technical development of babywear garments (boys&girls), ensuring product safety, correct fit, construction feasibility, and production readiness while supporting suppliers and internal teams from development to bulk production.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Technical Development</strong></p><ul><li>Create specifications and tech packs based on the initial design board and development inputs.</li><li>Translate design concepts into technically feasible with correct specs, construction and grading.</li><li>Provide technical clarification to suppliers during initial development stages.</li><li>Support suppliers with technical guidance after receiving the design board and tech pack.</li><li>Ensure suppliers clearly understand construction details, measurement specs, and quality expectations.</li><li>Work closely with suppliers to achieve Right First Time (RFT) performance.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Sample Evaluation&Technical Review</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct early-stage sign-off sample reviews focusing on:</li><li>Child safety compliance</li><li>Production feasibility</li><li>Review samples on mannequin with Buying and Design teams, providing inputs on:</li><li>Fit and aesthetics</li><li>Specifications and grading</li><li>Construction improvements.</li><li>Knowledge of CAD-based pattern making systems.</li><li>Ability to evaluate pattern balance, grading logic, and garment construction.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Product Safety, Compliance&Process Control</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure garments comply with child safety standards relevant to babywear.</li><li>Possess knowledge of garment testing protocols (GPT) and testing requirements.</li><li>Provide risk assessment at early development stages to prevent production issues.</li><li>Support suppliers on critical operations, production breakdown and operation flow.</li><li>Working knowledge of printing, dyeing, and washing processes relevant to babywear.</li><li>Ensure appropriate wash care instructions and labeling requirements.</li><li>Babywear construction and child safety requirements</li><li>Garment fit, grading, and pattern evaluation</li><li>Risk assessment during early development</li><li>Fabric processing, washing, printing, and dyeing</li><li>Production processes and industrial engineering concepts</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Diploma / Degree in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, or Garment Manufacturing</li><li>Experience working with international buyers / kids wear brands</li><li>Strong understanding of PLM / Tech Pack systems</li></ul>#J-18808-Ljbffr