What are the responsibilities and job description for the Textile Engineer position at Habasit?
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY
OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Develops new products and textile materials. Optimizes existing products and textile materials
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION- PRIMARY:Conducts research and testing, to design and develop new textile materials and products and optimize existing textile materials and products as approved and prioritized by Head of R&D, Fabric and Monolithic BeltsResearches and studies textile materials, including fibers, yarn and fabrics, to design quality products and determine new production techniquesCoordinate R&D efforts with Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance regarding product and fabric feasibility and time frames for product development and maintain updates on project status utilizing approved project management toolChooses and implements analysis and testing techniques used in the test characterization of materials and coordinates physical testing and evaluation of raw materials and finished products in order to establish comprehensive new product specifications and is also responsible to maintain current product specificationsEvaluates competitors’ products and materials, including patent information, to contribute to the establishment of benchmarks for new products.Investigates and resolves work-in process problems and daily operating variances, troubleshooting for resolutionMaintains current knowledge on possible “Green” materials, processes, equipment possibilities and incorporates where feasibleTrain managers/associates on new products, including raw materials, manufacturing procedures, product specifications and properties, and applications related characteristicsAdopt and utilize ISO 9000 proceduresDirect involvement and travel to existing and potential customers for design of new productsInteracts with Suppliers, Consultants, Customers, Universities, etc.; to support duties aboveCollaboration with other members of Habasit’s R&D personnel worldwideResponsible for product and material certifications / approvals by appropriate agency when required: NSF, USDA, USDA Dairy, EU, REACHAny other duties assigned
COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERREDTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements/preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required – MSc Degree in Textile EngineeringPreferred – Minimum 3 - 5 years manufacturing experience in related fieldPreferred – Minimum 3- 5 years analytical, testing and characterization techniques of polymeric and textile materialsPreferred – Experience with design and production of woven, nonwoven and knitted fabricsPreferred – Experience with Plastics and Rubber chemistryPreferred – Must have project management experience in R&D/product development, and the ability to interface with manufacturing, marketing, quality assurance, and customers.Preferred – Must be conversant with proposal development and have the ability to develop analytical and/or evaluative tools for researchPreferred – Must have analytical skills, and possess excellent verbal, technical writing, and general presentation skillsPreferred – Experience with FDA/USDA, Underwriters Laboratories, and other related materials standardsPreferred – Read, Write and Comprehend EnglishPreferred – Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Develops new products and textile materials. Optimizes existing products and textile materials
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION- PRIMARY:Conducts research and testing, to design and develop new textile materials and products and optimize existing textile materials and products as approved and prioritized by Head of R&D, Fabric and Monolithic BeltsResearches and studies textile materials, including fibers, yarn and fabrics, to design quality products and determine new production techniquesCoordinate R&D efforts with Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance regarding product and fabric feasibility and time frames for product development and maintain updates on project status utilizing approved project management toolChooses and implements analysis and testing techniques used in the test characterization of materials and coordinates physical testing and evaluation of raw materials and finished products in order to establish comprehensive new product specifications and is also responsible to maintain current product specificationsEvaluates competitors’ products and materials, including patent information, to contribute to the establishment of benchmarks for new products.Investigates and resolves work-in process problems and daily operating variances, troubleshooting for resolutionMaintains current knowledge on possible “Green” materials, processes, equipment possibilities and incorporates where feasibleTrain managers/associates on new products, including raw materials, manufacturing procedures, product specifications and properties, and applications related characteristicsAdopt and utilize ISO 9000 proceduresDirect involvement and travel to existing and potential customers for design of new productsInteracts with Suppliers, Consultants, Customers, Universities, etc.; to support duties aboveCollaboration with other members of Habasit’s R&D personnel worldwideResponsible for product and material certifications / approvals by appropriate agency when required: NSF, USDA, USDA Dairy, EU, REACHAny other duties assigned
COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERREDTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements/preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required – MSc Degree in Textile EngineeringPreferred – Minimum 3 - 5 years manufacturing experience in related fieldPreferred – Minimum 3- 5 years analytical, testing and characterization techniques of polymeric and textile materialsPreferred – Experience with design and production of woven, nonwoven and knitted fabricsPreferred – Experience with Plastics and Rubber chemistryPreferred – Must have project management experience in R&D/product development, and the ability to interface with manufacturing, marketing, quality assurance, and customers.Preferred – Must be conversant with proposal development and have the ability to develop analytical and/or evaluative tools for researchPreferred – Must have analytical skills, and possess excellent verbal, technical writing, and general presentation skillsPreferred – Experience with FDA/USDA, Underwriters Laboratories, and other related materials standardsPreferred – Read, Write and Comprehend EnglishPreferred – Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
