Executive - CAD and Cutting

Eicher Goodearth; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Eicher Goodearth in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is seeking a CAD and Cutting Executive to manage pattern development, grading, marker planning, and cutting-room coordination. You will ensure accurate patterns, optimum fabric utilization, and on-time production delivery.

This role requires a Diploma/degree in Garment Technology or related field and hands-on experience with CAD software (Gerber, Lectra, Optitex).

Qualifications

• 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 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

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 development

CAD operations

Grading

Marker making

Sample coordination

Cutting-room support

Technical documentation

Fit and QA

Process improvement

Production coordination

Education

Diploma or degree in Garment Technology / Fashion Technology / Apparel Manufacturing

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