About this role
Design Engineer
(Based at MAS Activewear - Biyagama)
The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal.
Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, lululemon, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit.
As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel.
Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to deliver customer required seamless fabrications and knit constructions with right quality and right time whilst achieving desired commercialization feasibility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare the sample design and knitting programs and evaluate with the senior technical executive whether the customer’s expected quality and feasibility is achieved in-order to ensure that the sample is accurate prior delivering to the customer.
Analyzing measurement specifications and behaviors by verifying technical details throughout the development cycle whilst delivering the finalized and precise knitting program.
Develop the product and identify the challenges & coordinate with internal customers to deliver a bulk feasible product to the operation team.
Attend/ conduct relevant meetings with both external and internal customers whilst, coordinating with the relevant teams/ departments by ensuring the smooth product life cycle whereas meeting customer expectations and lead times.
Liaise with the customer/merchandiser/ garment technologist/DNA team and bulk team in the event of measurement adjustments/feasibility of the knitting technologies.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Degree in Textile Engineering/NDT/Engineering/Physical science
- 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience
- Planning & Organizing skills
- Negotiation & Influencing skills
- Analytical skills
Other facts
About MAS Holdings
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.
What you'll do
- The Design Engineer is responsible for preparing sample designs and knitting programs, ensuring customer quality and feasibility. They will analyze specifications and coordinate with internal teams to deliver bulk feasible products.
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