Textile Engineer

Textile Engineer

Direct-Hire

Buffalo, NY

***Relocation Assistance is available to complete move to Buffalo, NY

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.