Textile Materials Engineer
Job in
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, 65201, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate new textile materials and technologies for various automotive interior and exterior applications, including seating, trim, and components.
- Conduct thorough material testing and characterization, analyzing data to assess performance, durability, and compliance with industry standards and internal specifications.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to integrate new textile materials into vehicle designs, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
- Identify and implement process improvements in textile manufacturing, leveraging data analysis to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of textile materials according to project requirements.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in textile science and engineering, applying this knowledge to drive innovation within General Motors.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation related to material development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve material-related issues throughout the product lifecycle.
- Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in textile materials development, characterization, and application, preferably within the automotive industry.
- Strong proficiency in Data Analysis techniques and software for interpreting material test results and process optimization.
- Solid understanding of various textile manufacturing processes.
- Experience with material testing methodologies and equipment.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a strong analytical mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- textile materials development
- material characterization
- data analysis
- textile manufacturing processes
- material testing methodologies
- process optimization
- problem-solving
- analytical mindset
- collaboration
- communication
- presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
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