- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh Vietnam
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Tapestry seeks a Senior Hardware Development Specialist to support accessories hardware from initial development through production readiness, partnering with Design, Product Development, Engineering, suppliers, and other teams on technical development, testing, costing, quality, and seasonal delivery. The role also supports supplier capability, manufacturing best practices, innovation, and commercialization of new or technically challenging concepts.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage hardware development to meet seasonal PDT requirements and key calendar milestones.
- Support Design development trips and coordinate supplier development, modifications, and technical follow-up.
- Evaluate specifications, artwork, construction, materials, finishes, functionality, and manufacturing feasibility before and during development.
- Conduct engineering evaluations of finished-goods samples to identify required hardware modifications or improvements.
- Partner with internal and external teams to engineer production-ready hardware and resolve technical issues related to development or production.
- Establish functional standards, test methods, and acceptance criteria for new, specific-function, or technically challenging hardware.
- Drive required hardware testing and ensure results are reviewed and approved before production.
- Track development samples and drive on-time delivery against seasonal milestones.
- Obtain required price quotations and ensure they are entered into the system within established timelines.
- Conduct regular RMS visits to monitor development, manufacturing execution, technical risks, and production readiness.
- Develop and implement best practices for RMS manufacturing and SP processing to improve consistency, quality, and manufacturability.
- Monitor specific functional items and new concepts from development through bulk orders to support commercialization.
- Drive supplier process and product quality improvements, identifying risks early and coordinating timely corrective action.
- Explore innovation opportunities involving new materials, finishes, processes, automation, sustainability, and manufacturing technologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Product Development, Materials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in hardware, accessories, components, or product development within a manufacturing or sourcing environment.
- Working knowledge of metal manufacturing, casting, stamping, machining, plating, finishing, assembly, and related special processes.
- Ability to read and evaluate technical specifications, engineering drawings, artwork, test reports, and finished-goods samples.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to suppliers and manufacturing locations.
Skills
Experience
Relevant experience in hardware, accessories, components, or product development within a manufacturing or sourcing environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Product Development, Materials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
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Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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