Garment Production Engineer

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is a global market leader in maritime and offshore safety, providing and servicing safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, the navy, fire departments and leisure yachts. VIKING is a privately held corporation founded in 1960 with group headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark. Products are manufactured in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria and Thailand. VIKING offers a broad range of off-the-shelf and tailored safety solutions and systems certified in accordance with the latest requirements of the IMO, SOLAS, EU and USCG. The product portfolio includes chute and slide-based marine and offshore evacuation and crew transfer systems, liferafts, lifejackets, immersion suits, fire suits, work suits, pilot suits, helicopter transportation suits, MOB boats, davits, pilot ladders, signs, and other lifesaving appliances. With 3000+ employees worldwide, the unique VIKING network of agents, 82 branch offices, 288 certified servicing stations and worldwide stock points makes VIKING a truly global provider at convenient locations in all significant markets.

About this position

We are looking for a committed and quality-conscious production engineer who is motivated by working with improvements in an international company that offers all life-saving equipment at sea.

Responsibilities

As a Garment Production Engineer, you will be a key contributor in the production department with the following responsibilities:
• Analyse and improve manufacturing methods and processes.
• Ensure documentation always is updated and accurate.
• Investigate, recommend and justify new technologies and equipment to improve quality and efficiencies.
• Provide technical support.
• Review patterns and layouts to ensure best consumption of fabric.
• Work closely with design team to help implement new products.
• Respond to quality issues.
• Ad hoc tasks and projects.

Requirements

Are You the Right Fit?
• Thai nationality.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Production Engineering, Textile and Garment technology or related field.
• 3-4 years of experience. Garment manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of patterns and design.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of LECTRA / Gerber an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP an advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office.

In order to succeed in this position, we believe it is important that you are:
• Overview and good analytical skills.
• Good and strong personality.
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Be Proactive.
• Have technical and practical skills.
• Attitude for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Good communication in English is required, both spoken and writing.