Job Description

Executive - Technical (Thermal Applications)

(BASED AT 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 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 be responsible for the heat transfer / Bonding application process from the development stage of styles to production across all three technologies of Cut and Sew, BRA and E Knit, by developing the expert knowledge, guiding and training relevant teams whilst collaborating with suppliers and internal and external customers with regard to the application process in order to ensure both product and process excellence is achieved

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend development meeting and provide recommendations on the most suitable methods, cost saving options, appropriate conditions, execution process etc. in order to initiate the 1st proto within the standard timelines.
• Engage with the relevant internal teams and ensure fabric/trims are sent to the heat seal suppliers/ Bonding suppliers and obtain their recommendations on the heat transfer & bonding applications.
• Review the recommendations received from the heat transfer suppliers and ensure that the required adjustments are made in alignment with the type of machinery and processes that are followed at MAS.
• Share the Heat seal application OBD with Industrial engineering team for the purpose of costing.
• Simplify selected critical heat application by providing options on techniques, changing the process etc. in order to minimize variation in the production and maintain a smooth flow.
• Provide necessary instructions and guide the relevant Heat Transfer Operators on the methods, machine & material to be used and guide them.
• Provide input and guide relevant plants to ensuring that the required specification documents (Time / temperature/ Pressure/ peel type/ silicon pad type and shape) are completed in an accurate manner with the required information.
• Share Thermal application-related best practices developed at PDC with manufacturing plants to ensure smooth product integration with plants and to reduce bulk start up time.
• Attend to requests made by non-MAS and MAS factories with regards to application requirements; provide technical support for Application, machinery, machine settings, etc.
• Assess the performance of the applied heat transfers, Bonding applications by auditing and inspecting the same in order to ensure that the heat transfer applications are as per the standards.
• Engage in research and feasibility pertaining to new trends on heat transfer, bonding types and machinery in an effective and accurate manner.
• Engage with PDC engineering team and conduct modifications for existing machine attachments (Bonding & heat seals) in order to execute required operation at PDC and bulk plants.
• Contribute to the implementation and sustenance of Lean initiatives and drive Lean objectives to achieve the set KPIs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree in Textile or Polymer Science.
• 3-4 years in a similar role.
• Experience in Garment technology or production.
• Knowledge on Fabric and adhesive behaviours.