Warp Knit Innovation Engineer – Textile Tech for Automotive

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

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