Fabric Engineering Manager, Linen Bedding
Core
Define and maintain premium luxury sensory quality standards for linen bedding while driving cost engineering and material innovation.
Role type
Senior Fabric Engineering Manager (Textile/Bedding)
Builds
High-quality linen bedding products (sheets, duvet covers, pillows) for direct-to-consumer retail
Domain
Home goods / Textile manufacturing / Luxury bedding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Textile engineering, material science, cost analysis, yield optimization, technical specification definition, mill partnership management, sensory quality benchmarking, SKU rationalization
Preferred skills
Sustainable material knowledge, fiber traceability systems, PLM systems, luxury bedding aesthetics
Technologies
PLM systems, material databases
Responsibilities
Define sensory quality standards (hand-feel, visual, smell) for bedding; Lead development of exclusive materials and sustainable alternatives; Drive cost-down initiatives through yield optimization and construction efficiency; Define technical specifications (thread count, GSM, weave type) for mills; Benchmark against heritage luxury brands; Maintain master material library and grade rules
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC