What are the responsibilities and job description for the Textile Product Engineer position at Ainsley Search Group?
Ainsley Search Group is hiring a Textile Product Engineer to join a Global Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer. This Textile Product Engineer will report to the Director of Product Management, act as subject matter expert for assigned product lines, provide technical solutions, product application, new product development, and product life cycle management based on customer requirements on industrial textile application. This is a permanent opportunity with lucrative base compensation, bonus structure and competitive benefit.
Responsibilities:
- Report to Director of Product Management, act as subject matter expert for the assigned product lines, manage the product line throughout the product life cycle from concept development through development of customer-specific proposals, full rate production and product line phase-out as applicable.
- Integrate “voice of customer” by specifying the research needed to obtain market information, conduct market research on performance textile application, field test with customer gather customer feedback on issues, new demand, etc.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering, Production, Finance, and related cross functional teams, translate customer feedback and input to R&D and Engineering, support new product development from concept develop, prototyping, testing, etc.
- Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and forecast market demand on new product vision, reduce product line obsolescence and develop aftermarket and exist strategies.
- Define product roadmap and features, work closely with sales team and marketing team to develop product marketing strategies and go to market plan.
- Collaborate with Accounts Manager, Marketing team, customer service team to assess data concerning product application, quality, customer feedback, demand trend, further modify product strategies accordingly.
- Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
- Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, tradeshows, visit customers, suppliers, overseas factories and Global HQ as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineer, Chemistry, Textile Engineering or related space
- Recent experience as Product Engineer, Textile Engineer, Product Manager with experience in performance textile development.
- Solid experience in life cycle of Product Management within technical discipline, exposure to both international and domestic markets.
Compensation & Benefit
- Competitive base compensation
- Annual bonus
- 401K with match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Health, dental and vision
- Long-term/Short-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
***We currently do not offer sponsorship for this opportunity. ***
