Textile Coordinator

Stryker Corporation; Buena Park (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Buena Park is seeking a Textile Coordinator to support the Raw Materials Development team by managing textile processes, documentation, sample tracking, and material data.

You will log and process textile samples, maintain records in databases, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure efficient material management, while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative, textile, materials, manufacturing, product development, or customer service experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database/PLM systems.
• Experience with Tech Packs (Specification Packs) preferred.
• Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD/NPI), Sustainability, or Innovation initiatives preferred.
• Master's Degree in Textile Sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and process textile samples for laboratory evaluation.
• Track and manage customer-provided materials (COM) and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and maintain textile documentation and create fabric part numbers in internal systems.
• Update textile testing results and support verification processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining textile work instructions and documentation.
• Coordinate the shipment of textile samples and swatches with internal teams.
• Manage textile sample libraries, reference archives, and new textile collections.
• Maintain organized textile inventory and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Support engineering and product development teams with textile-related information.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and process requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Coordination with internal teams

Tech Packs

Education

Master's degree in Textile Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Databases

Job description

Job Summary

The Textile Coordinator supports the Raw Materials Development team by managing textile processes, documentation, sample tracking, and material data. This role ensures accurate processing of textile samples, maintains documentation and databases, supports product development activities, and coordinates with internal teams to ensure efficient material management.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and process textile samples for laboratory evaluation.
• Track and manage customer-provided materials (COM) and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and maintain textile documentation and create fabric part numbers in internal systems.
• Update textile testing results and support verification processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining textile work instructions and documentation.
• Coordinate the shipment of textile samples and swatches with internal teams.
• Manage textile sample libraries, reference archives, and new textile collections.
• Maintain organized textile inventory and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Support engineering and product development teams with textile-related information.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and process requirements.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative, textile, materials, manufacturing, product development, or customer service experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database/PLM systems.
• Ability to handle textile samples, fabric rolls, and swatches.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with Tech Packs (Specification Packs) preferred.
• Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD/NPI), Sustainability, or Innovation initiatives preferred.
• Master's Degree in Textile Sciences preferred.