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Apparel Materials Developer

Job Description:

Milwaukee Tool is continuing to innovate on the jobsite by providing real solutions for professional users. We lead the industry with our innovative Heated Gear solutions, giving quality workwear that keeps professionals warm and comfortable on the jobsite. We want YOU to help us continue that innovation.

As our Materials Developer you will lead the sourcing, development, testing and commercialization for all Jobsite Apparel categories. You will focus on defining performance material that will meet our user’s needs as well as own development process to ensure that all testing, timelines, costing meet product expectations. You will help us establish and grow our materials and trims library while developing strong relationships with our current mills and manufacturing partners.

This role will report to the Apparel Design Manager and will be part of a growing Jobsite Apparel Design team. In addition to the design team, you will work alongside of the larger development team, including the Product Manager, and Project Lead, as well as many other roles in the company.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Manage the sourcing and development of seasonal fabric / trims.
Research and develop new fabric/trim concepts and technologies and propose ideas according to trend and business needs.
Maintaining existing core fabrics and create an innovation pipeline for white space future development.

Source new trims and fabrics from trade shows, supplier visits, market research and design briefing (present findings)
Own color development/ lab dips
Build and maintain accurate development data with complete material information of quality /pricing/ color/MOQs/lead-times
Own and maintain the physical color, trim, and material library.
Create and maintain fabric and trim testing standards and test plans.

Manage Supplier, 3rd party and in house lab testing.
Compile and report out on Test performance.
Data entry to support product information systems (PLM/ test data)
Adhere to the seasonal Design and Development calendar and ensure approvals, documentation and clear communications to all suppliers and partners.
Communicate with suppliers daily regarding lab dip requests, testing, strike offs and tracking to ensure the calendar deliverables are met

Manage raw material supplier relationships and set up meetings.
Organize materials for fabric deadlines (greige planning, booking, and ordering for prototypes, SMS and Bulk)
Organize material for prototypes and testing, general support in the entire fabric process (sourcing, vendor meetings, developments, marketing, etc.)
Identify potential issues in manufacturing and make recommendations to mitigate risk.

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

A curiosity and drive to understand end-user’s needs and the ability to help solve those needs from a material perspective

3-5 years’ experience in apparel or textile design

At least 3 years’ experience specifically in material and trim design and development

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Textile Design, or equivalent school and work experience.

Strong technical knowledge of all areas of textile development, including development of fibers, yarn, material construction, finishings and performance technologies.

Strong knowledge of industry testing standards

Experience in PLM software preferred but not required.

Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop collaborative relationships

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects/seasons at the same time

Be Obsessed with our Brand, our End-User, and Innovation

Have a sense of Speed and Urgency and have the Agility to respond to the ever-changing landscape of product development.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
Education assistance.

On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
And many more, check out our benefits site
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By Milwaukee Tool

Our mission is to work side-by-side with real users in the professional trades to understand the demands of a constantly changing workplace and how we can best deliver solutions for a safer, more productive jobsite. Through a thorough evaluation o...

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Brookfield, WI

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023