**Description** **Position Overview:** The Pattern Development Technician will support the Product Development and Engineering group projects by creating and developing patterns and other samples from technical drawings, sketches and other documentation provided by engineering, designers, or others in support of new and existing products. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role as the person selected will be expected to provide input into making the best product and process design possible. The pattern maker will support pilot runs of new designs as needed and perform product testing in accordance to company requirements using testing equipment. **Major Duties and Responsibilities:** + Creation & modification of digitized patterns of new product for upholstered furniture + Create and assist with necessary pattern design cut & sew procedural operation specifications as needed + Create prototype markers and cut files for initial development units + Work with manufacturing team on Engineering Change Requests pertaining to pattern design related functions + Work with Pattern Layout Technician & Cutting Engineer on any necessary pattern design revisions, improvements, changes etc. as needed + Assist the product design team & manufacturing team as needed with troubleshooting, continuous improvement opportunities, & to help ensure utilization of overall best practices Flexsteel is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran or disability status. For more information visit the United States Department of Labor website