CAD CAM Talent in Opleiding

Company

Sioen Industries ) with headquarters in Ardooie, is a Belgian family owned, diversified company with net sales of €510 million in 2020 and employees. Sioen is a world market leader in coated technical textiles and technical apparel, protecting people and their belongings. The Coating division has an extensive portfolio of products and activities, and develops, produces and distributes yarns, fabrics and coated technical textiles in key markets like transport, industry, civil engineering & construction.

Strengthen Our New Team

Sioen is expanding its CAD CAM team and is looking for several motivated employees. Do you have a strong interest in technical pattern design and are you willing to deepen your knowledge in this area? Then we would like to offer you the opportunity to develop within a leading, internationally active company.

In our CAD CAM department, we design patterns for a wide range of applications in the sectors where Sioen is active, including firefighter and police uniforms, industrial protective clothing, military gear, and forestry apparel. These products have high technical requirements: they consist of complex multi-layer constructions and require advanced design techniques.

An accurate pattern is crucial for a perfect fit and optimal comfort. Therefore, at Sioen, we focus not only on functionality and safety but also pay special attention to comfort, aesthetics, and a professional appearance.

We are not exclusively looking for experienced profiles. We seek motivated candidates with technical affinity and a willingness to learn. In collaboration with external partners, we offer a practical and intensive training program.

By onboarding new employees simultaneously, we create a dynamic learning environment where training, guidance, and career development opportunities are closely aligned. In this way, we collectively contribute to the further development of our internal expertise.

Job description

• You develop new patterns and optimize existing designs for all markets in which Sioen is active, ranging from bulletproof vests to industrial protective clothing.
• You translate complex, multi-layer constructions into precise digital patterns using Gerber AccuMark or similar CAD software.
• You create product sheets in our PLM system, including sizes, checklists, zippers, Velcro, markers, logos, and photos, and generate mini-markers for costing and production preparation.
• You calculate standards based on the patterns and proactively communicate these with the R&D, production, quality control, and sales departments.
• You prepare sheets for outer dimensions for our international production sites and maintain daily contact with the decentralized CAD departments.
• You contribute to building and maintaining a knowledge platform, archiving, documenting, and continuously improving pattern data.

Profile

• You have an affinity for textiles or fashion and enjoy working precisely and digitally; spatial awareness comes naturally to you.
• A bachelor's degree in Textile or Fashion Technology (or equivalent through experience) is a plus, but not required; we offer an intensive training program in collaboration with, among others, VDAB and Intrawest.
• Experience with Gerber AccuMark, Lectra, Assyst, Optitex, or similar CAD software is a strong asset.
• You are proficient in MS Office and communicate fluently in Dutch and/or English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• You are results-oriented, detail-minded, and excel both independently and as part of a team.

We offer

• A full-time position in a financially stable, growing family business with an international reach.
• An attractive salary package with various extra-legal benefits, such as meal vouchers, a 13th month, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, bike lease, and flexible compensation options.
• Work in an innovative company that continuously invests in new products, facilities, and, most importantly, its employees
• Flexible working hours to ensure a good work-life balance, freely scheduled leave, and the possibility to work from home after thorough on-the-job training.
• A stimulating work environment that encourages personal initiative.
• Opportunities for continuous development and growth through both internal and external training programs.
• Fun company events.
• Last but not least: fantastic, passionate colleagues who give their all every day

Contact

Sioen Industries
Fabriekstraat 23
8850 Ardooie - Belgium