TM Weaving &Knitting

GRASIM INDUSTRIES LIMITED ( ADITYA BIRLA GROUP); Gujarat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GRASIM INDUSTRIES LIMITED ( ADITYA BIRLA GROUP) in Gujarat seeks a seasoned Textile Engineer to lead the Weaving & Knitting function at TRADC, driving development and commercialization of high-quality, cost-effective products using viscose, modal, lyocell and spun-dyed viscose.

You will supervise trials, optimize processes, transfer technology to customers and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, leveraging expertise in MMCF/cellulosic fibres and textile design tools such as Textronics

Qualifications

• M.Tech/M.E. in Textile Technology/Textile Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in Weaving/Knitting, Textile R&D or Product Development.
• Good knowledge of MMCF/cellulosic fibres, yarns, fabrics and weaving/knitting technology.
• Experience in product development, process optimization, customer support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weaving and knitting trials for new fibre developments and benchmarking.
• Develop new and improved woven/knitted products using different fibres and technologies.
• Provide technical support during trials and transfer developed processes to customers.

Skills

Weaving & Knitting

Textile R&D

Product Development

Process Optimization

Customer Support

MMCFCellulosic Fibres Knowledge

Education

M.Tech/M.E. in Textile Technology/Textile Engineering

Tools

Textronics

Shima Seiki

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – WEAVING & KNITTING

Job Purpose

To handle the Weaving & Knitting function at TRADC for development and commercialization of innovative, high-quality and cost-effective products using Viscose, Modal, Lyocell and Spun-dyed Viscose, while ensuring optimum machine/resource utilization, process excellence, technology transfer and safe operations to drive Birla Cellulose business growth.

Key Responsibilities / KRAs

• Plant & R&D Support:
• Conduct weaving and knitting trials for new fibre developments, process changes, customer complaints and benchmarking.
• Identify the best process parameters and provide technical solutions.
• Innovation & Product Development:
• Develop new and improved woven/knitted products using different fibres and technologies.
• Hands-on exposure to warping, sizing, Air-jet/Rapier looms, circular and flat knitting machines.
• Knowledge of textile design software such as Textronics and Shima Seiki.
• Develop, test and finalize products for commercial production with clear product benefits.
• Customer Support & Technology Transfer:
• Develop and deliver customer samples within the required timeline and provide technical support during trials.
• Transfer the developed process, machine settings and technology to customers for successful bulk production.
• Operational Excellence & Quality:
• Improve machine, manpower and resource utilization through better productivity, simpler processes and technology improvement.
• Maintain process control and fabric quality, and ensure consistency of developed products through benchmarking.
• TRADC Excellence, Safety & People Development:
• Strengthen TRADC as a “Fibre-to-Fashion” solution provider through new product development, technical sharing and customer interaction.
• Maintain the product library and technical records, ensure Safety, Environment & Quality compliance, and develop a skilled and efficient team.

Qualification & Experience

• M.Tech/M.E. in Textile Technology/Textile Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in Weaving/Knitting, Textile R&D or Product Development.
• Good knowledge of MMCF/cellulosic fibres, yarns, fabrics and weaving/knitting technology.
• Experience in product development, process optimization, customer support.