Innovation Textiles Engineer
Company: Magid
Location: Romeoville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The Innovation Product (Textiles) Engineer will bring hands-on
technical expertise to the design, development, and manufacturing
of Personal Protective Equipment. The ultimate goal is to develop
innovative technologies and products that improve comfort,
protection and performance in the categories of protective apparel
and hand protection. The position is responsible for conducting
material research, generating concepts, refining product solutions,
developing, and maintaining strategic innovation partnerships, and
preparing products for commercialization. This position will lead
Magid's innovation pipeline.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs, develops, and enhances new and existing products/product
lines
Evaluates and recommends specifications and ensures products meet
the technical and functional requirements
Recommends and follows reliable, efficient, and cost-effective
procedures
Performs feasibility, functional, and quality testing of
designs
Works with other members of the engineering staff to ensure project
milestones are met and that projects are completed according to
established timelines
Leverage Magid's manufacturing capabilities to develop new material
technologies and product concepts
Utilize industry trends and innovations in new product
development
Serve as the project manager of Magid's innovation pipeline by
managing timelines, costs and performance criteria
Travel to customers, study specific safety issues and develop
custom solutions
Work with material vendors and consultants to understand their
capabilities and constraints and translate this information into
new product concepts
Research new equipment, tools, and processes utilized to execute
product designs
Demonstrate a high level of influence and cross-functional
partnership with Product Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Supply
Chain, Marketing, and Quality
The ability to lead negotiations with suppliers to ensure best
quality, service, and cost to achieve business objectives
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering discipline Required
5-7 years' experience in product development and design
High level of knowledge of knit and cut and sewn development and
manufacturing; experience in apparel preferred
Thorough understanding of textile engineering principles,
practices, and tools
Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data
recording, and analyzation software.
Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned
projects.
Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be both creative and analytical.
Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
Excellent Communication and Presentation skills
Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple
assignments and meet deadlines
Please Note ;
Magid is working a "Hybrid" work week schedule meaning 3 days a
week in the Romeoville (IL) office, 2 days remote. Therefore, you
must be able to commute to Romeoville as required and/or as
needed.
As a condition of employment, Magid is requiring new employees to
be fully vaccinated on their first day of employment. This
requirement can be met by providing proof of having been fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 with any of the three COVID-19 vaccines
(Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson).
Magid Glove & Safety is America's leading manufacturer, distributor
and importer of hand protection and safety products i.e. work
gloves, fall protection, gas detection, reusable and disposable
respirators, clean room, 1st aid and all other safety related
products. Magid is a financially stable, growing and privately held
business, which has provided safety solutions to thousands of
companies since 1946.
Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment
including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge,
will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business
needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical
or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic
information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under
federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Magid, Chicago , Innovation Textiles Engineer, Engineering , Romeoville, Illinois
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