Job Summary: We are seeking a Materials Specialist to oversee the end-to-end materials creation process for internal or external product production. The role focuses on ensuring timely development of materials in line with critical dates, product specs, sustainability, performance, and profitability targets. You will manage documentation, sampling, prototyping, and technical advisement, while monitoring market trends and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams for successful commercialization. Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred (alternatives accepted: PhD or Law +1yr; Master's +0 3yrs; Associate's +1 3yrs; High School +3 5yrs)
Strong technical expertise in textiles, materials science, apparel construction, and manufacturing processes
Excellent problem-solving, organization, and time management skills; able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
Proven communication and interpersonal abilities; able to collaborate effectively with product, design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams
Responsibilities:
Identify and research new materials, textiles, technologies, and trends including sustainable and innovative options
Collaborate with design and development teams to translate concepts into material specifications and align on material selections
Source/select materials, trims, and findings, considering performance, look, cost, and lead times
Oversee sample development and testing; analyze performance data to ensure materials meet quality, integrity, and design goals
Maintain accurate documentation: technical specs, testing outcomes, prototypes, and production guidelines
Serve as technical advisor on materials to Product Developers, and work with Manufacturing on cost targets and process improvements
This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the materials pipeline and help shape innovative products for the future. If you are proactive, organized, and passionate about materials science and apparel, we encourage you to apply.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Beaverton, OR
Salary
$22–$26.67 Per Hour
Skills
Apparel Designunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Legalunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Costunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Market Trackingunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Material Scienceunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Designunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Secondary Schoolunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Textile Industryunmatched
Textile Scienceunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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