What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Textile Engineer position at Chipton Ross Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Chipton Ross is seeking a Principal Textile Engineer for a hybrid contract opportunity in Batesville, IN.
JOB SUMMARY :
Utilizes knowledge of textiles, foam, and chemicals to provide technical contribution to surface and material performance. Supports requirements, analysis, detailed design and verification activities for an assigned product, project or solution. Provides guidance to other engineers on design best practices and technical issue resolution, engages in design reviews, and helps resolve problems of medium complexity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE) :
o 5-10 years of experience. Specialization in textiles is a plus.
o Knowledge of coated fabric composition and manufacturing processes
o Knowledge of chemical compatibility related to polyurethane coated fabrics
o Experience designing soft goods including foam
o Experience designing RF welded and sewn assemblies
o Understanding of statistical techniques used to generate sampling requirements
o Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
o Ability to adapt to change.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :
o Identifies technical problems, provides innovative, creative solutions; shares technical knowledge with team.
o Incorporates business, market, industry and competitive knowledge into technical solutions that can be readily adapted to changes in technology and / or clinical use.
o Generates alternatives and takes reasonable risks while solving technical problems.
o Completes detailed, high quality technical documentation to capture and communicate designs.
o Seeks knowledge of the business, market, industry and competitive environment.
o Uses existing tools and best practices to report and track product and process metrics.
o Challenges project teams and established work processes and proactively finds creative methods to reach desired performance levels.
o Informs others proactively about developments or issues that affect their work, and their ability to meet commitments.
o Ability to deliver according to project schedules and communicate status.
o Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION :
Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Textiles or Engineering or local equivalent of same.
WORK HOURS :
First shift, full time
