Rapha launched in 2004 to redefine cycling apparel. Today progressive design and storytelling has built a global movement. 

We love cycling in all its forms, from the city streets to the highest peaks. And we know its power to transform lives. Led by innovation, we embody this love through a dedication to the world's greatest sport, by setting a new standard in design and pushing the cutting edge of performance and human craft.

The Product Engineering team is a key component in this mission. Integral to the product creation process, combining passion and expertise to bring our products to life; a dynamic team with a strong work ethic and great team spirit. 

THE ROLE:

• A key role that supports the Product Engineering team to ensure critical dates
  are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Day to day supplier communication, gathering information on products and
  potential issues within the sampling process.
• Collaborate cross functionally with design, atelier and supply chain teams to
  ensure that products are risks assessed in a timely manner and that any
  subsequent risks are elevated to management levels.
• Understanding of cost engineering, ensuring the product is built to meet
  target costs.
• Communicate all fit and constructional comments to our vendors through the
  PLM system.
• Participate in weekly meetings and fit sessions.
• Support the Product Engineering team with measuring prototype samples
  and size sets before fittings to ensure they conform to size and
  construction specifications.
• Create technical and measurement specifications for products.
• Review construction, measurements and quality of all samples,
  including Shipment Samples.
• Have an understanding of grading and creating sizing rules for each
  garment type.
• Maintain and update product tech packs and the product Bill of
  Materials on our PLM system.
• Travel to suppliers, trade shows and events as required.
• Ensure that Rapha quality and performance standards are met
  throughout the sampling and production process.
• Support the Product Engineers to ensure the manufacturing of the
  products runs smoothly in sampling and production.
• Assist the Product Engineers with quality assurance.

THE CANDIDATE:

Reporting to a Senior member of the team, this role will ensure that all products are truly fit for purpose, are of the highest quality and delivered in a timely manner. An effective internal negotiator, this person will be a natural role model to the team in terms of their professional conduct.

• A graduate, ideally with a degree in fashion / textiles / sportswear or
  equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience working for an apparel brand.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• They must lead by example, encouraging and motivating the team to
  participate in any task with a positive attitude, to ensure business needs are
  met.
• Confident in making decisions within their remit, a natural leader.
• An understanding of costing templates and the impact of construction,
  materials and patterns to a product.
• Has a basic understanding of technical materials and their properties.
• Good attention to detail and experience using Mac OS, Adobe Illustrator
  and G Suite. Confident working on CADs, Lay-plans and print files using
  Adobe Illustrator.
• Solutions based mind set.
• Be able to work to tight and challenging deadlines.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ideally a cyclist or sports enthusiast, who is keen to develop their riding
  skills and use their passion for sport to improve our product range.

Working at Rapha

We are continuously looking into ways to invest in our employees and build a better working culture and environment. Here are just some of the internal benefits we offer.

• Flexible working hours
• Support ad-hoc remote working during the week - Minimum 4 days in office
• Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office
• Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days
• We offer a flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle to cycling through our Getting Started Scheme.
• We offer all our employees a 50% apparel discount and a discount for family and friends
• An annual clothing allowance
• Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay