Yarn Technical Specialist
Core
Ensuring quality and consistency of yarn products, driving process integration from extrusion to finished production, and implementing root cause analysis for quality issues.
Role type
Senior IC textile engineering specialist (yarn production)
Builds
Extrusion, twisting/heatset, air entangling, and cabling yarn products
Domain
Textile manufacturing / Flooring materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Extrusion process knowledge, Twisting/Heatset process knowledge, Air Entangling process knowledge, Cabling process knowledge, Root cause analysis, Data analysis, Capital project assessment, PM program direction
Preferred skills
Automation planning, New product development, Modern technology awareness
Technologies
Extrusion equipment, Twisting/Heatset machinery, Air Entangling machinery, Cabling machinery
Responsibilities
Liaise with Manufacturing, Product Development, and Senior Leadership on quality initiatives; Drive process integration between facilities; Lead continuous improvement activities from Extrusion to finished yarn; Assist in planning and implementing automation initiatives; Serve as a technical resource for yarn-related matters; Implement root cause analysis methodologies; Maintain equipment catalog and provide direction on capital projects; Assess and provide directives for PM programs; Collaborate on creation and approval of new yarn products and equipment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC