Product Engineering Manager

Product Engineering Manager | Ready To Wear

London | Full Time

Curated Search is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded luxury design studio to appoint an experienced Product Engineering Manager.

Working directly with the Founder and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in the technical development of bespoke womenswear, menswear and accessories for an exceptional portfolio of luxury hospitality and retail brands. This is a hands on role with responsibility for garment engineering, product quality and technical development from concept through to production.

The Role

• Manage garment engineering across multi product collections from concept through to production.
• Own garment construction, fit, grading, technical specifications, product testing and quality standards.
• Advise on fabrics, trims, raw materials and garment functionality to ensure products are fit for purpose, commercially viable and engineered for performance.
• Work closely with Design, Product Development, Pattern Cutting, suppliers and factories throughout the development process.
• Manage technical fit sessions, product approvals, wearer trials and quality evaluations.
• Continuously improve product quality, technical standards and manufacturing processes.
• Build strong relationships with international suppliers, factories and clients, providing technical expertise throughout each project.
• Support and manage the Garment Technologist, contributing to the continued development of the technical function.

Key Skills & Experience

• Luxury or premium apparel experience is essential.
• Excellent garment construction, fit, grading and pattern cutting knowledge.
• Experience across womenswear, menswear and multi product collections.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, textile performance, trims, raw materials and product testing.
• Experience engineering products for quality, durability and commercial performance.
• Strong knowledge of technical specifications and quality standards.
• Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Confident presenting technical solutions to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, functionality and cost.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Regular international travel.
• Opportunity to work with globally recognised luxury hospitality and retail brands.
• Direct collaboration with the Founder and senior leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing luxury business where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional product quality across an outstanding portfolio of bespoke collections.