Raw Materials Engineer

仕事内容

Who We Are

Description & Requirements

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About This Team

The lululemon Liaison Office (LLO) team is dedicated to ensuring our components are produced of the highest quality, delivered when we need them, and manufactured with partners who share our commitment to elevating the world. Not only do we manage the production of great products, we also build great relationships.

A Day In The Life

• Be familiar with the textile manufacturing process, implement robust strategy and SOPs for calculating both fabric/trim process losses and bring consistency and transparency in raw materials costing
• Maintain “should be” process standards and ensure that our vendors operate on best-in-class standards
• Study raw materials and components for new processes and production technologies to support raw materials development and sourcing team
• Continuously identify and evaluate improvement opportunities on raw materials standards and work with fabric & trims vendors to establish best in class standards through raw materials engineering
• Be in the vendor kitchen regularly and work on continuous improvements around manufacturing processes
• Track and evaluate industry trends, machinery processes, new technologies to drive the best processes for fabrics and trims
• Ensure improvements are sustained through the introduction of work instructions, quality standards and performance measurement
• Track all data of efficiency improvement initiatives and keep cross-functional partners updated
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in textile engineering to equivalent is preferred
• 5 years of experience working closely & building relationships with off-shore fabric and trim manufacturers
• You are the expert textile engineer, preferably in apparel fabric manufacturing, who clearly understand raw materials processes and standards
• You are a multi-task master and can handle multiple projects working with a variety of cross-functional partners
• You are confident in your strengths, always open to challenges and prefer discussing face to face
• MS Excel and PowerPoint are your best friend, and you love to have fun and sweat!
  

Must Haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.