Senior Product Engineer

Explore the possibilities across our global house of brands. Defined by inclusivity rather than exclusivity, Tapestry embraces the exploration of individuality and invests in helping you grow personally and professionally. Every individual in our global house has the opportunity to make an impact, learn and be part of our growing and unique story. At Tapestry, we have the freedom to express ourselves and run with our best ideas across Coach and Kate Spade New York. We share a profound belief in both our individual and collective potential, and know that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Primary Purpose   Technically accountable throughout the stages of product development and commercialization to ensure that our product is properly constructed to interpret Brand's Design intent and consequently manufactured to our high-quality standards.     The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Product Engineer to...     Works with the team to review prototype sample for quality and accuracy.   Collaborates and supports PD team in delivering the presentation samples on time.   Works to resolve technical issues, make mock-ups and pattern revisions as necessary.   Responsible for reviewing final samples with PD. Maintain development pattern library. Completes/clarify technical comments and distributes to VNWS, SPs, CIL and with a copy to PD. This relates to all development sample stages and transfer package to other SPs at CIL .     Maintain, update and share best practices of the collection in charge in collaboration with On-site Engineers. Responsible for product testing during development stages.     The accomplished individual will possess ...   Must have extended knowledge on paper pattern (CAD is not required ). Handbag manufacturing knowledge is preferred. Sampling experience is a plus. Must be creative and able to find solutions to design and construction problems.   Might require to t ravel to different cities in region /countries. Good English language skill. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with multi-cultural members.   Good aesthetic sense of leather goods.   Teamwork. Communications. Initiative/Proactiveness. Our Competencies for All Employees Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings. Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner;