Warp Knit & Innovation Engineer

Lear Corporation • Kenansville, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

To aid in the overall product creation and design of warp knitted fabrics within Guilford, through an understanding of warp knit machinery, fabric constructions, yarn and fibre technologies, global automotive and general design trends. Technically design the construction of fabrics to meet aesthetic, performance and manufacturing cost requirements, working closely with global engineering, design and sales departments. For advanced innovation, work with suppliers of raw materials, machinery and outside processors to develop out of the box ideas for automotive textiles.

Requirements

• GCSE Math, English and Science
• Textile Innovation experience.
• Warp knit manufacturing and development of construction
• Highly self-motivated.
• Practically minded - combination of science and creativity.
• High level of flexibility.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• MS Office computer skills.
• Positive attitude and adaptable to change.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Ability to follow detailed work instruction and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of OEM and internal design briefs with creative flair into viable constructions.
• Work with design, sales and engineering teams to create new and innovative products which meet customer expectations for design, aesthetics, technical performance and cost targets from design brief through to business award and launch.
• Determine optimum raw materials and constructions for each individual development.
• Review the outcome of each trial for appearance, test performance and manufacturing feasibility, devise improvements and countermeasures as necessary.
• Work with the engineering team to establish optimum finishing routes for each product.
• Maintain detailed records of trials and communicate any issues with all relevant parties.
• Work with yarn suppliers to drive development of new raw materials.
• Work with engineering, design and sales teams to develop advanced innovative products.
• Develop and maintain contacts within the textile industry to facilitate advanced innovation developments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED