Senior Textile Development Engineer, Innovation Center

Safety Components; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Textiles, Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join the Innovation Center in Greenville, SC, supporting Burlington and Safety Components brands.

You will lead development programs, validate analytical methods, and guide a team to translate laboratory discoveries into practical manufacturing solutions. The role requires 5+ years in textile R&D or related fields, advanced degrees, and strong leadership, writing, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or PhD in Textile Engineering, Textile Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in textile R&D, lab management, or similar manufacturing role.
• Ability to define and execute technical investigations and translate results into practical recommendations.
• Hands-on lab or analytical instrumentation experience with data quality and troubleshooting.
• Experience with natural and synthetic fiber and yarn manufacturing processes (spinning, texturizing, twisting, weaving).
• Strong writing, communication, and project-management skills; safety and scientific integrity-focused.
• Willingness to travel ~10–20% for plant trials and technical work.

Responsibilities

• Own development projects from experimental design through data analysis and recommendations.
• Develop, validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation (GC-MS, IC).
• Launch lab operations with equipment installation, qualification, commissioning, and method transfer.
• Lead ISO/IEC 17025 readiness including measurement uncertainty and proficiency documentation.
• Plan and support manufacturing trials involving dyeing, finishing, and wet processing; scale promising tech.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and supervise lab technicians.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Data analysis

Lab leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

MS or PhD in Textile Engineering/related

Tools

GC-MS

Ion chromatography

FTIR

Thermal analysis

Job description

Elevate Textiles, Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join the Innovation Center in Greenville, SC, supporting Burlington and Safety Components brands.

You will lead development programs, validate analytical methods, and guide a team to translate laboratory discoveries into practical manufacturing solutions. The role requires 5+ years in textile R&D or related fields, advanced degrees, and strong leadership, writing, and collaboration skills.