Textile Engineer

• Conducts research and
  testing, to design and develop new textile materials and products and
  optimize existing textile materials and products as approved and
  prioritized by Head
  of R&D, Fabric and Monolithic Belts
  
• Researches and studies textile materials, including
  fibers, yarn and fabrics, to design quality products and determine new
  production techniques
  
• Coordinate R&D efforts with Marketing,
  Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance regarding product and fabric feasibility
  and time frames for product development and maintain updates on project
  status utilizing approved project management tool
  
• Chooses and implements analysis and testing
  techniques used in the test characterization of materials and coordinates
  physical testing and evaluation of raw materials and finished products in
  order to establish comprehensive new product specifications and is also
  responsible to maintain current product specifications
  
• Evaluates competitors’ products and materials,
  including patent information, to contribute to the establishment of
  benchmarks for new products.
  
• Investigates and resolves work-in process problems
  and daily operating variances, troubleshooting for resolution
  
• Maintains current
  knowledge on possible “Green” materials, processes, equipment
  possibilities and incorporates where feasible
  
• Train
  managers/associates on new products, including raw materials, manufacturing
  procedures, product specifications and properties, and applications related
  characteristics.
  
• Adopt
  and utilize ISO 9000 procedures
  
• Direct involvement and travel to existing and potential
  customers for design of new products
  
•  Interacts with Suppliers, Consultants, Customers,
  Universities, etc.; to support duties above
  
• Collaboration with other members of R&D
  personnel worldwide
  
• Responsible for product and material certifications /
  approvals by appropriate agency when required: NSF, USDA, USDA Dairy, EU, REACH
  
• Any
  other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• MSc
  Degree in Textile Engineering
  
• Minimum
  3 - 5 years manufacturing experience in related field
  
• Experience with design and
  production of woven, nonwoven and knitted fabrics
  
• Experience
  with Plastics and Rubber chemistry
  
• Must
  have project management experience in R&D/product development, and the
  ability to interface with manufacturing, marketing, quality assurance, and
  customers.