This position will bridge the gap between creative concept and industrial execution of woven fabric constructions for automotive interior applications.

Textile Design & Weave Architecture • Design and program technical weave structures (dobby and jacquard) using specialized CAD software (EAT, Pointcarré, NedGraphics) • Develop fabric constructions that meet precise target aesthetics, density, weight, thickness, and hand-feel requirements specified by the customer. • Translate design concepts into production-ready loom set-ups, including harness layouts and drawing-in drafts. Yarn Sourcing & Material Data Collection • Source, evaluate, and select raw materials (primarily polyester, recycled polymers, and specialty technical yarns) to achieve optimal performance and cost targets. • Collaborate with global yarn suppliers to develop custom yarn specifications (denier, luster, cross-section, twist, and dyeability). • Establish and maintain a raw material technical matrix to streamline component traceability and supplier quality tracking. Product Development & Testing • Lead trial planning and supervise initial sample weaving. Communicate with Dyeing and Finishing to ensure correct processing. • Troubleshoot manufacturing defects during the development phase (tension issues, yarn breakage, pick variations, etc.) • Engineer fabrics to satisfy rigorous automotive durability specifications, including abrasion resistance, lightfastness and UV stability, flammability, and color science metrics. Cross-Functional Support • Participate in APQP process as needed to ensure appropriate product launch. • Provide support and documentation for PPAP process as needed. • Interface directly with internal Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and Design teams. • Travel within the US or overseas to visit customers as needed with SDCNA and/or DBO Design personnel to determine specific needs and present fabric or CAD samples. • Any other duty or task as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

• 3-5+ years of experience in technical textile manufacturing, specifically focused on dobby/jacquard weaving and industrial yarn sourcing • Experience with woven fabric construction using CAD software such as EAT, Pointcarré, Ned Graphics, etc. • Must have woven technical design experience • Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Textile Engineering, or a related technical discipline • Must be highly computer literate (Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must have excellent organizational skills • Must be able to work effectively in a team environment • Must have ability to work well without close supervision and be capable of making high level decisions

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