Textile Engineer
Textile Engineer
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5years
$ 105000 - 110000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- 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 workin 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.
Bachelor s degree in Business or Engineering 3+ years automotive industry experience, or at least 10 years directly related technical experience in the automotive industry Technical skills and project management skills required Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required Customer relations experience helpful Ability to operate a vehicle and valid driver s licenses required Ability and willingness to travel out- of- town Work performed in an office environment with minimum exposure to unpleasant working conditions
Education
Knowledge of TS16949 (IATF Standards) Knowledge of ISO 14001 Standards Ability to critique die design concepts for both production worthiness and ease of maintainability Ability to multi-task and prioritize 4-year Supply Chain degree or equivalent experience in the Supply Chain Proven Managerial experience a plus Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems
Employment Type
Full Time
