Textile Engineer

Bearaby; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A DTC startup specializing in weighted blankets is seeking a part-time Textile Engineer to lead technical innovations and oversee quality assurance. The ideal candidate will manage fabric sourcing, conduct audits, and collaborate with suppliers globally. Applicants should have a B.S. in Textile Engineering, extensive experience with consumer brands, and a strong network in textile manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary and unique benefits including unlimited naps and worldwide health coverage.

Leistungen

Competitive Salary

Worldwide Health Insurance coverage including Dental

Unlimited naps

Paid Annual Leave

Maternity and Paternity benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5–10+ years of experience in bedding, home textiles, or apparel.
• Experience across multiple international markets.
• Knowledge of modern and sustainable fabric innovations.

Aufgaben

• Act as textile lead for quality and process efficiency.
• Innovate fabrics focusing on comfort and sustainability.
• Conduct audits and oversee quality assurance.

Kenntnisse

Experience with innovative consumer brands

Knowledge of global supply chains

Network of mills and fabric suppliers

Understanding of sustainable fabric innovations

Detail-oriented and quality-focused

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

B.S. degree in Textile Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Bearaby

• Part-time


• 11-50 employees

Who are we : As a Brand

Bearaby is a growing DTC startup that specializes in science-based, design-led weighted blankets that help people sleep naturally. Proud ambassador of the only sustainable, organic and single material weighted blanket out there, our aim is to make deep, natural sleep an everyday luxury.

As a culture

We are scrappy, but systematic. We are tight-knit (small), but inclusive. We are together, but independent. We are a group of problem solvers with various skill sets, backgrounds, and interests. We are knit together by one common goal : to do everything we can to grow our brand the right way and with efficiency.

Job Description

We’re looking for a part-time Textile Engineer to bring technical leadership, innovation, and quality excellence to Bearaby’s growing product roadmap.

In this role, you will oversee end-to-end quality assurance, from fabric sourcing to final production, while driving innovation in new materials for bedding and comfort-first apparel. You’ll partner closely with our global manufacturing network, our internal Design team, and external labs to ensure every Bearaby product meets the highest standards of comfort, sustainability, and craftsmanship.

Main responsibilities

• Technical Ownership : Act as Bearaby’s textile lead, working closely with HQ and third-party manufacturers to ensure product quality, consistency, and process efficiency.


• Material Innovation : Partner with our Designer to develop and test innovative fabrics for Home and Apparel, with a focus on comfort, sustainability, and next-gen textile technologies.


• Quality Assurance & Audits : Conduct technical audits, lead factory inspections, and oversee quality assurance across the entire supply chain.


• Supplier Development : Proactively identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for new product developments across multiple global markets.


• Sampling & Testing : Manage sampling activities according to Standards and SIT protocols; code, mask, and dispatch samples to third-party labs.


• Process Oversight : Oversee dyeing, printing, finishing, and final conversion processes, ensuring compliance with SOPs, WIs, and relevant textile standards.


• Trend & Sustainability Research : Stay current on global textile trends, material science breakthroughs, and sustainable innovations—bringing fresh ideas into the Bearaby pipeline.


• Cross-Functional R&D : Engage in R&D projects that extend beyond textiles, contributing to broader innovation initiatives across the comfort and sleep categories.

Who are you?

Education

• B.S. degree in Textile Engineering

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Has 5–10+ years of experience working with innovative consumer brands—ideally in bedding, home textiles, or apparel.


• Has worked across multiple international markets and understands the nuances of global supply chains.


• Brings a broad, established network of mills, fabric suppliers, and manufacturing partners, particularly in India, China, Portugal, Vietnam, Turkey, or similar textile hubs.


• Is deeply knowledgeable about modern and sustainable fabric innovations—from regenerated fibers to performance blends and low-impact finishing techniques.


• Thrives in R&D environments, loves experimenting, and gets excited about pushing the boundaries of comfort and sleep science.


• Is comfortable operating in a remote, fast-moving, design-led environment.


• Is highly detail-oriented and uncompromising on quality, while still pragmatic about production realities.


• Communicates clearly, works collaboratively, and can build strong relationships across cultures and factory floors.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary


• Worldwide Health Insurance coverage (including Dental)


• Unlimited naps


• Paid Annual Leave


• Maternity and Paternity benefits