Fabric Engineer (Woven/knit)

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Develop fabrics that support Target's Brand Promise and drive differentiation in our owned brand assortment. Responsible for managing a matrix of suppliers and providing innovative solutions to technical issues in development and production.

Fabric Development and Technical Expertise
• Responsible for fabric development within defined matrix for a category
• Drive raw materials suppliers to develop fabrics that achieve overall trend, aesthetic, quality, and costing requirements and deliver a competitive advantage for Target.
• Skilled engineer with technical knowledge of yarn spinning and processing, weaving and knitting processes, fabric dyeing, printing and finishing
• Knowledge of compliance and social responsibility impacts.
• Understanding of physical testing reports and an ability to provide a summary of the report’s impact on fabric performance.
• Execute and proactively explore innovative ideas including implementing new materials, functionality, products or manufacturing technologies.
• Work directly with Minneapolis based design team to identify and develop fabrics that meet brand needs.

Production Management
• Identifies potential production issues during the development process and engages key stakeholders to influence mitigation plan.
• Troubleshoot technical problems on site during production or development

Matrix Management
• Ability to recommend facility capabilities and determine which fabrics can be produced from a set of machinery and the expertise available in a facility.
• Carry out fabric development at mill level. Conduct mill trials for critical samples, special weaves & finishes, establish SOP and come up with recommendations for internal and external partners
• Proactively provides suggestions about supplier optimal supplier alignment within the category matrix.
• Maintains strong relationships in order to begin influencing internal and external partners, taking partners with manager as needed.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering and/or applicable technical major (i.e., textile, chemistry, material, etc.)
• Minimum 6 years’ verified technical experience in raw material manufacturing and product manufacturing.
• Performance fabric technical experience is required
• Ability to work independently, and under general direction
• Knowledge of US regulatory and safety requirements
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skill
• Collaborative focus and ability to work successfully across functional area
• Works autonomously to manage all day-to-day operations with little or no supervision from the manager
• Able to travel frequently, up to 30% of time
• Language: fluent in English and local language

- 13th & 14th month payment
- Medical & Life Insurrance
- Training opportunities for career development

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