Textile Materials Engineer

Textile Materials Engineer

Join NPAworldwide, a global Tier 1 automotive supplier of polyurethane foam materials.

We are seeking a highly motivated Textile / Materials Engineer to develop and mature a material database, benchmark trim materials, and collaborate with product engineering, engineering, and purchasing to validate new supplier materials and cost‑reduction initiatives.

• Responsible for benchmarking and developing a material database, including interactions during lamination where applicable.
• Identifies, selects, and recommends materials based on customer specifications.
• Directly works with OEM customers on construction drawing approvals.
• Supports the establishment of specifications for selected materials.
• Observes or participates in product testing, development, and manufacturing processes as appropriate.
• Participates in root‑cause analysis when materials fail.
• Creates best practices and standardizes material selection and lamination.
• Assists in manufacturing reviews to ensure compliance with best practices and standards.
• Provides technical support during quoting of lamination programs.
• Engages with plant and supplier quality assurance teams to collect, analyze, and organize data for internal and external reviews.
• Facilitates and leads meetings with cross‑functional teams as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline (highly preferred).
• At least five years of relevant experience as a materials engineer, textile engineer, or process engineer.
• Experience with vinyl, synthetic, and non‑synthetic materials.

• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to fully understand customer requirements and complex problems.
• Ability to gain trust and build working relationships with OEM customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a development team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used in product testing and documentation.
• Travel required (up to 20%).

• Experience in how textiles are fabricated or testing of face‑good materials.

Global company with plenty of career advancement opportunities!