Textile Quality Engineer – Entry-Level Yarn & Fabric Lab

Resurgent Industries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurgent Industries in Leander, TX is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer to establish and operate a dedicated yarn and fabric inspection lab. You will design, implement, and run quality systems for 100% cotton, cotton blends, and knitted fabrics, ensuring product consistency.

You will collaborate with textile engineers and production technicians, translate lab findings into process improvements, and help build lab capabilities from the ground up with clear opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant textile or quality experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or related field.
• Knowledge of cotton fiber properties and yarn quality parameters.
• Familiarity with ASTM, AATCC, ISO textile standards.
• Willingness to work on lab and manufacturing floors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to analyze test data.
• Strong communication skills to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run a quality inspection lab for yarns and fabrics.
• Develop inspection protocols and acceptance criteria for cotton yarns.
• Perform lab tests (tensile, abrasion, pilling, etc.) and compare to specs.
• Collaborate with textile engineers and production technicians on trials.
• Integrate inspection data with data lake and analytics tools.
• Maintain quality documentation and non-conformance reports.
• Train staff on lab procedures and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, AATCC, ISO standards.
• Monitor trends in sustainable cotton processing.

Skills

Quality assurance

Textile testing

Data analysis

Lab equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering

Textile Technology or Quality Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Python

Job description

Resurgent Industries in Leander, TX is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer to establish and operate a dedicated yarn and fabric inspection lab. You will design, implement, and run quality systems for 100% cotton, cotton blends, and knitted fabrics, ensuring product consistency.

You will collaborate with textile engineers and production technicians, translate lab findings into process improvements, and help build lab capabilities from the ground up with clear opportunities for advancement.