Manager - Technical (Activewear)

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Textile Engineering

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At least 30 years

• Minimum 12 years of hands-on technical experience in a managerial technical role specializing in Activewear.

• Hands-on mastery of stretch pattern making (Gerber/Lectra CAD), flatlock/bonding machine setup, seamless technology & fabric stretch compensation.

• Strong analytical problem-solving, team leadership, and fluent technical communication in both English and Bangla.

UTAH Fashions Ltd., a renowned 100% export-oriented knit composite company in Bangladesh, is seeking an experienced, dynamic & high-potential professional as Manager - Technical (Activewear) for the Garments Division in Gazipur.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the technical development process for activewear garments from prototype development through bulk production.

• Analyze buyer tech packs, stretch ratios & performance specifications to direct precise pattern creation & sample execution.

• Guide CAD pattern technicians in engineering ergonomic patterns tailored for high stretch, recovery & compression properties.

• Conduct pre-production technical risk assessments to resolve potential issues related to seam elasticity, stitch cracking & fabric distortion.

• Standardize operation breakdowns, folder attachments & machine settings for specialized flatlock, coverstitch & high-stretch sewing lines.

• Lead internal & buyer fit sessions to evaluate garment performance under stretch & movement, executing pattern adjustments accordingly.

• Provide hands-on on-floor technical troubleshooting during line setup & bulk sewing to eliminate construction bottlenecks.

• Establish technical SOPs for specialized processes including seam bonding, ultrasonic welding, laser cutting & reflective heat transfers.

• Monitor fabric stretch & recovery rates, shrinkage & weight parameters to ensure post-wash measurement stability.

• Inspect & approve pre-production samples (PPS) against buyer technical manuals before authorizing mass line loading.

• Train pattern makers, sample machinists, and quality auditors on advanced activewear assembly techniques & defect prevention.

• Review CAD markers to optimize fabric consumption & minimize wastage on high-cost synthetic & elastane fabrics.

• Partner directly with foreign buyer technical teams & third-party inspectors during technical audits & sample approvals.

• Implement continuous line-balancing methods to increase sewing line efficiency & lower DHU rates.

• Maintain strict compliance with international physical testing standards, buyer technical guidelines & factory safety SOPs.

• Salary Review: Yearly