Sewing Engineer - 1433

SP Associates • Huntsville, AL

27d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Sewing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and production of advanced sewn textile products. This role focuses on engineering efficient sewing processes, improving product quality, and supporting the manufacture of high-performance textiles for healthcare, government, security, and infrastructure applications.

The Sewing Engineer will work closely with product development, operations, and quality teams to ensure USA-manufactured textile solutions meet the highest standards of durability, precision, and efficiency.
NOTE: Must be a U.S. citizen.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of: Industrial sewing machines
• Strong knowledge of: Stitch types and seam constructions
• Strong knowledge of: Pattern engineering
• Strong knowledge of: Textile materials and performance fabrics
• Experience with production line balancing and workflow optimization.
• Process improvement and analytical thinking
• Hands-on problem solving in manufacturing environments
• Ability to train and mentor sewing operators
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of automation in sewing or textile manufacturing.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with CAD pattern design or textile engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize sewing and textile assembly processes.
• Design efficient workflow layouts for sewing lines and production cells.
• Evaluate and improve sewing operations to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train sewing operators and supervisors on new processes and techniques.
• Support production scale-up for new products.
• Collaborate with operations teams to meet production targets and delivery schedules.
• Create construction specifications, sewing standards, and assembly instructions.
• Assist with prototyping and pilot runs for new textile products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees