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Job Title: Manufacturing Systems Engineer – Apparel Product Integrity
Location: Beaverton, OR (Hybrid)
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension / Full-Time Opportunity)
Travel: Up to 20% Domestic Travel
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Systems Engineer to support apparel product integrity and manufacturing excellence initiatives within a leading global apparel manufacturing organization. This role will partner closely with U.S. garment factories and cross-functional engineering teams to improve quality systems, manufacturing readiness, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong experience in garment/apparel manufacturing, industrial engineering, and quality systems who are passionate about driving manufacturing excellence and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, and Garment Engineering principles across manufacturing facilities.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and leadership teams to support strategic initiatives.
- Drive manufacturing process standardization and operational efficiency improvements.
- Support manufacturing readiness through engineering tools, process controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Partner with factory teams to improve production capability, quality systems, and first-time-right execution.
- Conduct root cause analysis, issue investigation, and corrective action management for product quality concerns.
- Support inspections, audits, quality verification activities, and product performance standards.
- Assist with factory capacity planning, labor optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with external manufacturing partners and vendors.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Quality Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, or related field.
- Strong experience within the garment/apparel manufacturing industry.
- Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and process optimization.
- Experience managing product quality issues and driving corrective actions.
- Knowledge of GSD (General Sewing Data) and garment factory operations.
- Experience with factory capacity planning and manufacturing process engineering.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Product Development experience within apparel or garment manufacturing.
- Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Excellence background.
- Experience working with external vendors or manufacturing partners.
- Prior experience supporting major apparel or footwear brands.
- Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification/experience preferred.
- Advanced degree or relevant industry certifications are a plus.
Desired Attributes
- Results-driven mindset focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Passion for innovation, quality, and manufacturing optimization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Commitment to staying current with manufacturing best practices and emerging technologies.
Top Skills
- Apparel Manufacturing & Garment Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Quality Systems & Manufacturing Process Optimization