Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist

Milliken & Company; Hilltop (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking an Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist to provide technical expertise for apparel fabrics throughout development, production, and post-sale use. You will bridge customers, sales, product development, and manufacturing to ensure textile performance and quality standards meet customer requirements.

You will troubleshoot fabrics, assist with development, conduct textile testing, and support launches while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in textile-related field.
• Minimum 5 years in apparel textiles, fabric development, quality, or technical service.
• Experience in textile manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer or manufacturing sites.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on textile performance, specs, and applications to internal teams and customers.
• Assist with fabric development including material selection and performance optimization.
• Conduct and interpret textile testing (durability, colorfastness, shrinkage, hand feel, moisture management, flame resistance).
• Troubleshoot fabric/garment issues during development/launch and implement corrective actions.
• Support product launches by aligning across business, manufacturing, and development team.
• Act as liaison between customers on small projects and samples; provide samples for modifications/upgrades.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing to align technical solutions with customer needs.
• Participate in customer meetings, trials, wear tests, and on-site evaluations as needed.
• Acquire deep knowledge of customer requirements and drive projects through to completion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile-related field

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagramand LinkedIn.

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Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist provides technical expertise and support for apparel fabrics and textile products throughout development, production, and post-sale use. This role serves as a key link between customers, sales, product development, and manufacturing, ensuring textile performance, quality standards, and customer requirements are met. The position focuses on troubleshooting, testing, continuous improvement, and technical guidance related to fabrics, finishes, and garment performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support to internal teams and external customers regarding apparel textile performance, specifications, and applications
• Assist with fabric development, including material selection, construction recommendations, and performance optimization
• Conduct and interpret textile testing (e.g., durability, colorfastness, shrinkage, hand feel, moisture management, flame resistance, or other performance attributes as applicable)
• Troubleshoot fabric or garment issues during development/launch and issue corrective actions
• Support product launches by ensuring alignment across the business, manufacturing and development
• Act as liaison between customers on small projects/modifications/upgrades to existing products
• Provide samples to customers for modifications/upgrades
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing to align technical solutions with customer needs
• Participate in customer meetings, trials, wear tests, and on-site evaluations as needed
• Ability to gain deep knowledge of customer requirements and ability to see projects through to the finish line

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Science, Apparel Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in apparel textiles, fabric development, quality, or technical service
• Textile Manufacturing experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and communicate technical findings clearly
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer or manufacturing sites
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Experience supporting performance apparel, uniforms, or protective/workwear textiles
• Knowledge of regulatory or performance standards specific to apparel markets (e.g., FR, high-visibility, durability, comfort)
• Hands-on lab or manufacturing experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong fabric formation knowledge
• Dyeing and finishing experience

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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