Textile Development Specialist – Technical Textiles

Milliken and Company; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Textile Development Professional – Technical Textiles to drive development from concept through production across knit, woven, coating and finishing technologies for Building & Infrastructure, Decor, and Industrial markets.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Product Management and Manufacturing, manage projects with customers and suppliers, and contribute to margin improvements and regulatory compliance, while building a robust development

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry, or comparable technical field.
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills in Team Environment.
• Experience in textile manufacturing (wovens, non-wovens and/or knits), product development, or related technical field.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and technical data analysis; experience with SAP or pipeline management systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to key customer locations, manufacturing sites, and trade shows.
• Ability to collaborate both internally and externally to shape ideas and concepts and communicate them successfully to build a robust development portfolio.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills and innovative thinking to provide customer-focused solutions.
• Passionate about driving innovation and change.
• Display high energy and be fully committed to the role, its opportunities and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Product Development – Concept through Production Adoption for textile technologies.
• Work with Marketing, Product Management, and Business teams on new development projects.
• Work with Manufacturing on project execution.
• Work with Existing/New Customers on development projects.
• Production process and mechanical innovations to improve quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Variable Cost Reduction Projects with manufacturing.
• Customer Communication regarding new projects, concepts, and solutions.
• Identifying new opportunities to enhance the growth pipeline.
• Developing relationships with key raw material suppliers to further enhance technical capabilities.
• Support technical service activities and manufacturing problem solving as needed.
• Support product compliance, certification, and regulatory activities, including coordination of testing, documentation, and customer requirements related to programs such as Oeko-Tex®, HPD, California Fire Marshal, and other applicable industry standards.
• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry events to identify emerging market needs and opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Textile manufacturing

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Textile Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Pipeline management

Job description

Milliken and Company in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Textile Development Professional – Technical Textiles to drive development from concept through production across knit, woven, coating and finishing technologies for Building & Infrastructure, Decor, and Industrial markets.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Product Management and Manufacturing, manage projects with customers and suppliers, and contribute to margin improvements and regulatory compliance, while building a robust development