Fabric Engineering Manager, Cotton Bedding
Core
Define and ensure premium luxury quality standards for cotton bedding, lead material development and innovation, and drive cost engineering initiatives to optimize value.
Role type
Senior Fabric Engineering Manager (Textile/Bedding)
Builds
High-quality cotton bedding products (sheets, duvet covers, pillows) for direct-to-consumer sales
Domain
Home goods / Textile manufacturing / Luxury bedding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Textile engineering, material science, cost analysis, yield optimization, textile manufacturing processes, fiber types, regional quality differences, material library management, SKU rationalization
Preferred skills
Textile certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS, RDS), sustainable materials, fiber traceability, PLM systems, luxury bedding background
Technologies
PLM systems, material database management
Responsibilities
Define sensory quality standards (hand-feel, visual, smell) and benchmark against luxury brands; 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) and collaborate on technical briefs for mills
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC