Production Development Specialist

Production Development Specialist

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Production Development Specialist (PDS) will work closely with the Development Department to produce all sew samples necessary for customer validation and the finalization of product development for Domestic Contractor Manufacturing (CM) products. The PDS will ensure that all samples produced adhere to MYSTERY RANCH BACKPACKS and quality standards, meet the deadlines specified, and are perfect sew samples. This individual will need to be highly detail orientated and a discerning problem solver. They will need to possess strong inter-personal skills so as to be able to work in conjunction with various departments in an effective and collaborative manner. The PDS must be intimately familiar with MYSTERY RANCH sewing standards and techniques. They must be capable of working under pressure and on a tight timeline.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Coordinate with the Bozeman Production Supervisor, Product Developers, & Product Managers to schedule and produce samples for the Mission line.
• Capable of producing samples repeatedly and efficiently from a limited production package, working autonomously to interpret construction techniques as needed while also maintaining communication with Product Developers to ensure accuracy.
• Possess strong communication skills, so as to be able to provide constructive feedback to multiple departments while maintaining solid working relationships.
• Reverse-engineer new products that are to be built in Bozeman.
• Work to incorporate LEAN Manufacturing principals into your build process. Look for ways to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Build perfect samples to be referenced by Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams.
• Capable of inspecting your own work to ensure adherence to quality and construction standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with Product Developers during sampling process to work out any construction or patterning issues.
• Execute assigned projects within established timelines.
• The PDS must be a discerning problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise and work towards a solution that is beneficial to the end customer, whomever that may be.
• When the assigned responsibilities are not required, PDS will build small runs of existing product.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or higher
• Previous sewing experience preferred.
• Professional, respectful, and positive communication style and attitude
• Strong desire to be involved with a team/s and work toward a common goal
• High attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and plan time efficiently
• Comfortable working under pressure and on tight deadlines
• In-depth knowledge of MR production procedures and quality standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to quickly adjust priorities

Environmental and Physical Requirements:

• Typically located in an indoor area with the possibility of mild discomfort from factors such as dust, material particles, temperature extremes, loud noise, and bright lights.
• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about.
• Frequent use of a variety of machines and tools.
• Occasional lifting of objects from floor level, and weighing up to 50 lbs.