Textile Product Development Engineer II

Description

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Textile Product Development Engineer II at our Corporate Headquarters in the Madison, WI area.

 

This is an onsite role, remote work is not an option

 

Company Overview

 

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 6,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.

 

Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation.  As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.  We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.

 

Job Summary

Responsible for the development, qualification, and validation of fabrics to meet specifications for both new product development and continuous improvement of existing products. This role coordinates activities related to new fabric introductions for assigned product lines and collaborates closely with cross-functional internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful implementation and deliver high-quality, manufacturable textile solutions.

 

Supports assigned product line(s) throughout the product lifecycle, including quality, manufacturing, and product launch qualification related to textiles. Ensures alignment with customer and product requirements through accurate specification, application of quality tools and methodologies, and a strong focus on continuous improvement in product and process design. Responsibilities may span multiple product categories across the SWF portfolio of brands. This position reports to the Textile Engineering Manager.

 

Responsibilities

 

Product & Process Specifications (25%)

 

• Supports the development and maintenance of textile specifications to ensure consistent product quality, performance, and manufacturability across all product lines
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation for textile processes and testing
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with key suppliers to support material development, performance alignment, and issue resolution
• Contributes to the development of test methods to characterize fabric attributes and improve prediction of in-use performance

Problem Solving & Quality Improvement (35%)

 

• Provides technical expertise to identify root cause and resolve ongoing textile quality and performance issue
• Supports continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives related to textile materials, processes, and supplier performance
• Collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve product performance, reduce waste, and enhance manufacturing efficiency
• Executes textile testing and qualification activities associated with new suppliers or material changes to ensure compliance with specifications
• Analyzes test data and production feedback to support data-driven decisions and implementation of corrective actions

New Product Introduction (30%)

• Collaborates with Textile Engineering leadership and Product Management to review and evaluate new fabric development submissions
• Executes textile qualification activities for new materials and collections through the TR3 process
• Develops and implements textile qualification plans, including test requirements, material quantities, build matrices, timelines, and milestones
• Partners with manufacturing, product engineering, and suppliers to evaluate trial results and support successful product launches
• Coordinates laboratory testing to assess textile performance and ensure materials meet qualification requirements
• Assists in establishing textile specifications for new materials and suppliers, including coordination with procurement for specification approval
• Analyzes test data to support risk assessments and recommendations for new textile adoption
• Prepares technical summaries, project updates, and supporting documentation for stakeholders
• Supports manufacturing process validation and provides direction to laboratory technicians as needed

Administration & Continuous Improvement (10%)

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