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PATTERN MAKER
Job in
Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28658, USA
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
Colonial Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A Furniture Product Development Pattern Maker bridges the gap between design and manufacturing, transforming conceptual sketches and prototypes into precise, functional, and production-ready templates. They ensure new furniture designs are durable, cost-effective, and optimized for mass manufacturing. This position is based at our Upholstery headquarters in Newton, NC.
Responsibilities:- Prototype Development: Work closely with designers and product developers to build and modify physical mock-up sample frames for New Product Development.
- Pattern Creation: Develop highly accurate cutting patterns (fabric, leather, or poly) for upholstered furniture, ensuring a perfect fit for various cushion sizes and shapes.
- Digital & Software Operations: Digitize patterns and generate optimized cut markers (using software like Lectra or Morgan) to minimize material waste and improve fabric utilization.
- Documentation: Create and manage style numbers, part codes, and detailed specification (spec) sheets detailing the exact materials needed (springs, webbing, poly).
- Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting: Evaluate test samples for structural integrity and comfort, tweaking and adjusting patterns to make them production-friendly.
- Manufacturing Handoff: Train sewing, cutting, and upholstery associates on how to build and assemble new styles going into production.
Skills:
- Experience: Previous pattern-making experience, ideally in the furniture manufacturing industry.
- Technical
Skills:
Proficiency in digital pattern-making software (CAD) and freehand measurement. - Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of wood construction, upholstery techniques, and how different fabrics or leathers stretch and behave.
- Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in measuring, calculating dimensions, and reading blueprints.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills to partner with cross-functional teams like Quality Control, and Production
- Medical insurance available the first month following 30 days of employment
- FSA and HSA available
- Dental and Vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid vacation upon hire
- Holidays
- AFLAC
- Critical Care Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- On-site clinic
- Free mental health counseling
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