Materials & Sewing Specialist

Materials & Sewing Specialist, Part-Time Consultant Canton, Massachusetts | 8–16 Hours Per Week | Approximately $50/Hour The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) is seeking a skilled Materials & Sewing Specialist to work with our Electronics Department on a part-time consulting basis.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced seamstress, tailor, sewing professional, or materials specialist who enjoys using their skills to create customized products and develop practical solutions for specialized needs.

What You’ll DoThe consultant will work approximately 8–16 hours per week and will assist with:

Design and construct specialized materials and equipment based on individual patient needs and specifications

Sew, alter, repair, reinforce, and modify existing protective materials and equipment.

Take measurements and make appropriate adjustments to ensure proper fit, function, comfort, and durability

Select appropriate fabrics, fasteners, padding, webbing, thread, hardware, and other materials based on the intended use Develop prototypes and collaborate with clinical and support staff to evaluate and refine designs.

Working from existing designs, samples, measurements, and specifications

Modifying existing products to improve fit, durability, functionality, or ease of use Collaborating with members of the Electronics Department and other JRC staff on customized projects

Performing repairs and modifications to existing materials and equipment as needed

What We’re Looking For We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. You may be a good fit if you have experience as a:

Seamstress or tailor

Industrial or production sewing professional

Upholstery specialist

Costume or garment maker

Fabricator or materials specialist

Adaptive equipment or medical-product sewing professional

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong sewing and fabrication skills

Experience working with a variety of fabrics and materials

Ability to work from measurements, patterns, samples, or specifications

Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship

Creative problem-solving skills and an interest in developing customized solutions

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team Experience creating specialized, adaptive, healthcare, safety, or durable fabric products is helpful but not required.