Textile Production Engineer

6 days ago

Shanghai, Shanghai, China H&M Group Full time

Company Overview

H&M is a renowned fashion brand that delivers the latest trends and inspiration, ranging from stylish pieces and unique designer collaborations to essential wardrobe staples. Our business philosophy centers on providing fashion and quality at the best price while prioritizing sustainability. Discover more about H&M.

Understanding Production

Production is where design concepts are transformed into tangible products. We operate in over 20 sourcing markets and serve as the direct liaison for local suppliers. Our mission is to ensure that our products meet high-quality standards while being produced at optimal prices and sustainably.

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the capacity and costing team at H&M. We are seeking an Industrial Engineer (Apparel) to join our team. This role is pivotal in enhancing process and productivity to fortify our supplier network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Determine our Standard Minute Value (SMV) and utilize General Sewing Data (GSD) to ensure accurate labor costs and maintain high production efficiency through manufacturing excellence.
  • Support our business growth efficiently by validating the appropriate capacity with local and regional suppliers.
  • Take ownership of assessing supplier efficiency and reviewing production processes to assist suppliers in improving their SMV and overall efficiency.
  • Collaborate regularly with business teams, external suppliers, and colleagues globally for business development.

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in industrial engineering within the textile sector.
  • Strong technical expertise in SMV/GSD (GSD/GST certification is preferred).
  • Proficient in garment operation breakdown.
  • Quick and accurate in calculating SMV for products.
  • Solid understanding of factory production and garment manufacturing processes for woven, knit, and undergarments.
  • Knowledgeable about garment cost structures and calculations.
  • Proficient in Excel and capable of building or modifying tools.
  • Strong analytical thinking and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities to foster trust and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.

Success Factors

A strong understanding of labor cost calculations is essential for determining SMV based on GSD knowledge at the product level. It is crucial that you are thorough in industrial engineering subjects to establish robust collaboration with our supplier base for their productivity development. You should be comfortable working with suppliers as H&M's representative to conduct time studies and create a database for costing and work content analysis. Strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit are necessary to align our suppliers with business objectives.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position. The role is based in our office. Please submit your CV in English; a cover letter is not required.

Inclusion & Diversity

H&M is part of H&M Group. We are committed to fostering inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of individuals with varied backgrounds who share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. A diverse workforce positively impacts how we tackle challenges and engage with colleagues and customers globally. Therefore, all diversity dimensions are considered in our recruitment process.

We strive for a fair and equal process and kindly request that you do not attach a cover letter with your application, as they may inadvertently introduce biases.

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