<p>Technical/Functional Skills</p> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience operating and maintaining softgoods fabrication equipment, including: </li></ul> <p>o Cutting machines</p> <p>o Bonding / lamination equipment</p> <p>o Sewing machines</p> <p>o Heat presses / forming tools</p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of machine setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance </li><li>Ability to troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues quickly </li><li>Working knowledge of softgoods materials such as textiles, microfibers, silicone, and adhesives </li></ul> <p>Roles & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Support machine setup and configuration based on tooling and CAD inputs </li><li>Ensure machines are tuned for material type, thickness, and construction method </li><li>Execute builds in collaboration with prototype assemblers and tooling engineers </li><li>Troubleshoot machine-related issues impacting build quality or cycle time </li><li>Support scaling of builds from: </li></ul> <p>o Early prototypes</p> <p>o Pre factory readiness phases</p> <ul> <li>Provide feedback on process optimization and manufacturability constraints </li></ul> <p>Factory & Scale Up Support</p> <ul> <li>Support build documentation, process stabilization, and handoff readiness </li><li>Assist in transitioning learnings to factory or satellite production teams </li></ul> <p>Generic Managerial Skills, If any</p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Self-motivated with excellent time management skills </li><li>Committed to meeting stringent deadlines </li><li>Proactive driven and result oriented </li><li>Ability to find solutions with network </li></ul> <p>Must Have</p> <ul> <li>Soft goods Prototype Development, maintaining softgoods fabrication equipment Textile, Silicone Prototyping, Polymer Prototyping, Design for Manufacturability (DFM ) Prototyping, Sewing machines, Validation Testing and NPI / New Product Introduction, manufacturability constraints, textiles, microfibers, silicone, and adhesives machine setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance. </li></ul> <p>Pre-Screening Questionnaire</p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting pilot production or manufacturing line setup </li><li>Familiarity with fast paced engineering prototype environments </li><li>Check availability, appropriate level of relevant experience etc. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range: $63,400-$65,000 a year</p> <p>#LI-AS3</p> <p>TCS Employee Benefits Summary</p> <p>Discretionary Annual Incentive.</p> <p>Comprehensive Medical Coverag e: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.</p> <p>Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.</p> <p>Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.</p> <p>Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.</p> <p>Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.</p> <p>Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.</p>