Knit Product Development Engineer
にっとせいひんかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Other Development Engineers
Summary
A technical position responsible for designing knitting structures and patterns suited to product concepts based on yarn and knitting machine characteristics, from sample production to mass production technology.
Description
Knit product development engineers understand yarn types and knitting machine performance, designing optimal knitting structures and patterns for product concepts. Collaborating with design departments and material manufacturers, they create patterns using knit CAD, perform sample knitting, functional inspections, and durability evaluations. Through material selection and consideration of dyeing and post-processing, they optimize stretchability, insulation, and abrasion resistance. Before mass production, they adjust production line technology and manage costs, reflecting post-market feedback into designs. In recent years, they have also worked on introducing sustainable materials and smart textiles.
Future Outlook
Due to changes in fashion industry trends and growing demand for sustainable materials, demand for knit product development engineers remains steady. Expertise in functional materials and smart textiles enhances market value.
Personality Traits
Curious or inquisitive / Excellent observation skills / Good team player / Patient
Work Style
Business trips available / Flexitime depending on company / Office and factory combined / Team development
Career Path
Assistant knit development engineer → Knit product development engineer → Senior knit development engineer → Team leader → Product development department manager
Required Skills
Knit CAD / Knitting Machine Operation / Material Knowledge (Textiles) / Pattern Design / Quality Inspection / Sample Knitting
Recommended Skills
Color Coordination / English Reading Comprehension / Fashion Design Basics / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because discrepancies in knitting structures or dimensions directly impact product quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because uniqueness is required in new knitting structures and pattern designs. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Textile Product Quality Manager
Aliases
- Knit Development Engineer
- Knit Product Developer
- Knit Product Development Engineer
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