Senior Executive ‐ Product Development Technologist
(Based at Hanwella)
The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale.
With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories.
We are looking for an active team player to liaise with relevant teams in order to ensure accurate information pertaining to product development is communicated to the relevant parties thereby, facilitating a smooth Production process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reduce Development LT and Cost.
- To work with the Technical teams and provide construction solutions thereby, confirming the garment is ready for durability conditions.
- To hold responsibility of achieving the sample sewing plan execution whilst, working with the Development Technical & Merchandizing team.
- To liaise with Pre-production/ Production teams in order to provide guidance and information pertaining to the product development knowledge gained.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Degree in Textile Engineering or a related field.
- General understanding on Industrial Management Knitting Technology.
- 3-4 Yrs work experience in relevant field
- Product Initiation.
- Production Organization and management
- Weaving technology
- Textile Testing & Equipment Technology
- Communication Skill
- New Project Implementation
- Sound knowledge in MS Office package.
Skills Required
- Degree in Textile Engineering or a related field
- General understanding of industrial management and knitting technology
- 3–4 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of product initiation
- Knowledge of production organization and management
- Knowledge of weaving technology
- Knowledge of textile testing and equipment technology
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of new project implementation
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
What We Do
MAS is an innovation driven company founded on a perfect blend of daring and visionary thinking. Focusing on fashion and lifestyle, we are one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of intimate apparel, sportswear, performance wear and swimwear and provide IT solutions to the apparel and footwear industry worldwide. MAS nurtures and drives a culture of excellence where over 114,000 global associates activate their full potential. Our identity, which goes beyond great products, is deeply embedded in community well-being and nurturing world-class teams.
