Warp Knit & Innovation Engineer

Lear Corporation; Kenansville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Kenansville, NC seeks a Warp Knit & Innovation Engineer to drive fabric concepts from design briefs to viable production, focusing on warp knit fabrics, materials and cost targets. You will work closely with global engineering, design and sales teams to develop advanced textile solutions.

Responsibilities include interpreting briefs, selecting materials, reviewing trial outcomes and maintaining detailed records, while driving innovations with suppliers and internal teams to

Qualifications

• GCSE Math, English and Science.
• Experience in textile innovation and warp knit manufacturing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design briefs into viable warp knit constructions.
• Collaborate with design, sales and engineering to meet design and cost targets.
• Select optimal raw materials and fabric constructions for development.
• Review trials for appearance, performance and manufacturability; implement improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish finishing routes and maintain trial records.

Skills

Textile innovation

Warp knit manufacturing

Communication

Multi-tasking

Documentation

Education

GCSE Math/English/Science

Job description

WARP KNIT & INNOVATION ENGINEER, KENANSVILLE, NC

To aid in the overall product creation and design of warp knitted fabrics within Guilford, through an understanding of warp knit machinery, fabric constructions, yarn and fibre technologies, global automotive and general design trends. Technically design the construction of fabrics to meet aesthetic, performance and manufacturing cost requirements, working closely with global engineering, design and sales departments. For advanced innovation, work with suppliers of raw materials, machinery and outside processors to develop out of the box ideas for automotive textiles.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of OEM and internal design briefs with creative flair into viable constructions.
• Work with design, sales and engineering teams to create new and innovative products which meet customer expectations for design, aesthetics, technical performance and cost targets from design brief through to business award and launch.
• Determine optimum raw materials and constructions for each individual development.
• Review the outcome of each trial for appearance, test performance and manufacturing feasibility, devise improvements and countermeasures as necessary.
• Work with the engineering team to establish optimum finishing routes for each product.
• Maintain detailed records of trials and communicate any issues with all relevant parties.
• Work with yarn suppliers to drive development of new raw materials.
• Work with engineering, design and sales teams to develop advanced innovative products.
• Develop and maintain contacts within the textile industry to facilitate advanced innovation developments.

Qualifications

GCSE Math, English and Science

Key Skills

• Textile Innovation experience.
• Warp knit manufacturing and development of construction
• Highly self-motivated.
• Practically minded - combination of science and creativity.
• High level of flexibility.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• MS Office computer skills.
• Positive attitude and adaptable to change.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Ability to follow detailed work instruction and technical documentation.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.