CAD - Executive (Cutting & Sample)

Eicher Goodearth; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Eicher Goodearth is seeking a CAD and Cutting Executive to manage pattern development, grading, marker planning, and cutting-room coordination. You will ensure accurate patterns, optimal fabric utilization, and timely production execution across the garment manufacturing process.

The role involves working with tech packs, sample corrections, and collaboration with Sample Manager, merchandising, product development, and production teams to maintain quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Garment Technology, Fashion Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, or related field.
• 35 years of relevant experience in garment CAD and pattern making.
• Hands-on experience with garment CAD software such as Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of pattern construction, grading, marker making, fabric consumption, and garment measurements.
• Experience coordinating with sampling, merchandising, and cutting-room teams.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Technical expertise in CAD and pattern engineering
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Cross-functional coordination
• Quality orientation and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Pattern Development: Develop, modify, and maintain patterns based on tech packs, garment specifications, and sample requirements.
• CAD Operations: Operate garment CAD software for pattern making, grading, marker planning, and pattern digitization.
• Grading: Perform accurate size grading according to approved measurement charts and size specifications.
• Marker Making: Prepare optimized markers to maximize fabric utilization and minimize material wastage.
• Sample Coordination: Work closely with the Sample Manager, merchandising, product development, and production teams to incorporate fit and construction corrections.
• Cutting-Room Support: Release approved patterns and markers to the cutting room, ensuring correct fabric width, shrinkage allowances, and cutting specifications.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain pattern files, grading rules, marker reports, consumption details, and revision history.
• Fit and Quality: Support fit sessions, pattern corrections, and pre-production approvals to minimize garment defects and rework.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve fabric efficiency, reduce pattern errors, and streamline CAD and cutting-room processes.
• Production Coordination: Ensure patterns and markers are released as per production timelines and maintain proper version control.

Skills

Pattern construction

Grading

Marker making

Fabric consumption

Garment measurements

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Time management

CAD

Pattern engineering

Problem-solving

Quality orientation

Education

Garment/Fashion tech degree

Tools

Gerber

Lectra

Optitex

Job description

Job Description-CAD and Cutting Executive

Department: Product Development / Manufacturing | Industry: Apparel & Garment Manufacturing

1. Job Purpose

To manage CAD-based pattern development, grading, marker making, and cutting-room planning to ensure accurate patterns, optimum fabric utilization, and smooth production execution while meeting quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Pattern Development: Develop, modify, and maintain patterns based on tech packs, garment specifications, and sample requirements.
• CAD Operations: Operate garment CAD software for pattern making, grading, marker planning, and pattern digitization.
• Grading: Perform accurate size grading according to approved measurement charts and size specifications.
• Marker Making: Prepare optimized markers to maximize fabric utilization and minimize material wastage.
• Sample Coordination: Work closely with the Sample Manager, merchandising, product development, and production teams to incorporate fit and construction corrections.
• Cutting-Room Support: Release approved patterns and markers to the cutting room, ensuring correct fabric width, shrinkage allowances, and cutting specifications.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain pattern files, grading rules, marker reports, consumption details, and revision history.
• Fit and Quality: Support fit sessions, pattern corrections, and pre-production approvals to minimize garment defects and rework.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve fabric efficiency, reduce pattern errors, and streamline CAD and cutting-room processes.
• Production Coordination: Ensure patterns and markers are released as per production timelines and maintain proper version control.

3. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Garment Technology, Fashion Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 35 years of relevant experience in garment CAD and pattern making.
• Hands-on experience with garment CAD software such as Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of pattern construction, grading, marker making, fabric consumption, and garment measurements.
• Experience coordinating with sampling, merchandising, and cutting-room teams.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Technical expertise in CAD and pattern engineering
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Cross-functional coordination
• Quality orientation and attention to detail

Reporting to: Sample Manager / Product Development Manager