Product Development Engineer

Position: Product Development Engineer 3
Job Title:
Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer
Location:
Beaverton, OR (WHQ) Fully Onsite (Monday Friday)
Duration: 4+ Month Contract

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer to join a fast-paced Apparel Standards team supporting large-scale 2026 product initiatives. This role sits within Product Creation and Technical Design and requires a highly skilled professional who can translate design concepts into premium-quality apparel prototypes through advanced pattern making, sewing, and garment construction expertise.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a studio environment where they will physically create patterns, build samples, and support product development from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and engineer apparel patterns that accurately reflect design intent.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot patterns using advanced flat pattern making techniques.
• Cut, sew, assemble, and refine garment samples to premium quality standards.
• Operate sewing and embroidery equipment to support sample creation and development.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Design, Product Creation, Development, and Apparel Standards teams.
• Interpret design concepts and provide technical solutions to improve fit, construction, and manufacturability.
• Support multiple product development projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Contribute to process improvements and standard operating procedures when needed.
• Work in a hands-on studio environment, supporting rapid prototyping and product innovation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 10 years of advanced pattern making experience within the apparel industry.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Pattern making
  • Flat patterning
  • Garment construction
  • Sample sewing
  • Apparel development processes
• Hands-on experience operating sewing and embroidery machines.
• Proficiency with:
  • Optitex
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Pattern design software
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a studio environment where physical sample creation is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CLO 3D, Browzwear, Gerber, or similar apparel development software.
• Knowledge of apparel standards, fit development, grading, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting product creation and technical design organizations.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

5 10 years of advanced pattern making experience.

Hands-on sewing and embroidery machine experience.

Strong proficiency with Optitex, flat patterning, and Adobe Illustrator.

Must be local to the Portland, OR area.

Must be available to work fully onsite at WHQ Monday through Friday.

Top Skills

• Advanced Pattern making
• Sewing & Embroidery Operations
• Optitex
• Flat Patterning
• Adobe Illustrator
• Garment Construction
• Sample Development
• Apparel Product Creation