Senior Fabric Development Manager – Technical Textiles

BGF Industries, Inc.; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries in Altavista, VA seeks a Fabric Development Manager to lead development and optimization of woven and engineered fabrics for industrial and specialty applications. You will collaborate with manufacturing, operations, sales, engineering and customers to bring textile solutions to life.

The role requires a strong background in weaving, yarn development, fabric construction, and ERP systems such as M3, AS400 and Barco, plus 10+ years in textile manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Technology or Textile Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of textile manufacturing or fabric development experience preferred.
• Experience with weaving, yarn development, fabric construction, and textile processes.
• Experience with ERP and development systems (M3, AS400, Barco, or similar).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fabrics to meet customer and product performance requirements.
• Develop yarn constructions and specifications to support fabric performance objectives.
• Coordinate prototype development, sample trials, and pre-production activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize product performance and manufacturability.
• Enhance and improve existing textile products through innovation and technical expertise.
• Maintain accurate fabric, yarn, and product development records and databases.
• Provide guidance and training related to fabric formation and weaving technologies.
• Manage and maintain master data across M3, AS400, Barco, Excel, and related systems.
• Support customer development initiatives and technical problem-solving activities.
• Work closely with operations, marketing, engineering, and sales teams on development projects.

Skills

Weaving expertise

Yarn development

Fabric construction

Textile processes

ERP systems

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Textile Technology or Textile Engineering degree

Tools

M3 ERP

AS400

Barco

Excel

Job description

BGF Industries in Altavista, VA seeks a Fabric Development Manager to lead development and optimization of woven and engineered fabrics for industrial and specialty applications. You will collaborate with manufacturing, operations, sales, engineering and customers to bring textile solutions to life.

The role requires a strong background in weaving, yarn development, fabric construction, and ERP systems such as M3, AS400 and Barco, plus 10+ years in textile manufacturing.