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Grand Rapids Chair Co. —Byron Center, MI
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- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
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Grand Rapids Chair Co. —Byron Center, MI
Ability to read engineering drawings and convert 3D shapes into accurate 2D patterns. Translate engineering drawings and product specifications into workable…
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Pattern Maker

Grand Rapids Chair Co. -
Byron Center, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
From $26 an hour

Qualifications

Sewing
Stitching
Parts drawings
Vinyl
Pattern making (upholstery techniques)

Full Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pattern Maker to support our Cutting, Sewing, and Upholstery teams in developing, maintaining, and improving patterns for all soft-goods across our furniture product lines. This role is critical for ensuring high-quality upholstery fit, manufacturability, and repeatable results. This role will report to the Upholstery Supervisor with a strong dotted line to engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Pattern Development & Maintenance

Create, revise, and maintain physical and digital patterns for upholstery, fabric, and vinyl components across a wide variety of SKUs.
Develop patterns that ensure consistent fit, high quality, and manufacturability.
Translate engineering drawings and product specifications into workable sewing and upholstery templates.
Maintain an organized pattern library, ensuring version control and accessibility.
Create and support a fabric testing approval process for incoming customer orders

Production Support

Partner with Sewing, Cutting, and Upholstery teams to verify pattern functionality during prototype builds and production trials.
Validate yield efficiency and assist with fabric/vinyl nesting improvements.
Troubleshoot pattern-related issues impacting quality, fit, or takt time.
Provide shop floor support to operators, adjusting patterns as required.

New Product Development

Collaborate with Product Engineering and Upholstery Operators to translate design intent into feasible patterning solutions.
Participate in prototype builds and pilots to ensure smooth transition into production.
Recommend construction methods that balance aesthetic, durability, and manufacturability needs.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Analyze upholstery defects, identify root causes related to patterning, and implement
corrections.
Improve pattern precision, repeatability, and durability through standardized methods.
Support cost-reduction initiatives by optimizing material yields and reducing rework.
Other duties as requested

Required:

5+ years of experience in upholstery, pattern making, sewing technology, and cut-and-sew manufacturing.
Understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, grain, and vinyl construction.
Proficient in manual pattern drafting and template production.
Ability to read engineering drawings and convert 3D shapes into accurate 2D patterns.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
High attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Strong problem solving skills.

Preferred:

Experience in furniture, automotive, marine, or similar upholstery industries.
Familiarity with CAD-based patterning tools (AutoCAD, Gerber, Optitex, Eastman, etc.).
Experience with lean manufacturing environments.
Prototype build or upholstery construction experience

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