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Job Title	Company	Location	Summary
Dye Manager	Safer Holding	Newark, NJ, USA	Safer Holding Corp., located in Newark, N. J., a dyeing and finishing facility, is seeking a professional dyer with proven management skills and a take charge attitude. Ideal candidate should be proficient in jet dyeing of polyester, nylon, cotton and blends. Candidate must have basic computer working knowledge, utilizing applications in DataColor or similar technical programs, Supertex is a plus. Compensation will be based upon experience and documented references. Please forward your resume to Safer Holding.. We encourage you to visit our website.
Senior Fabric Engineer	Target Corporation	Minneapolis, MN, USA	Ideal candidates will have experience developing and managing a fabric library and working knowledge of related technical evaluation/specification for fabric analysis. Must be able to work effectively with cross functional teams and stay on top of industry trends. A link to the full job description is included. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Minneapolis, MN.
Product Integrity Testing Analyst-- Apparel & Home Textiles	Macy's Merchandising Group	New York, NY, USA	• Provide testing guidance to product teams, suppliers and overseas offices • Review product lines and identify any quality and/ or safety concerns • Independently determine additional testing requirements based on product claims and development needs • Review all product test reports; • Communicate findings to the product teams, overseas offices, suppliers, mills, etc. • Maintain detailed testing history including physical and electronic files as required; • Create and adhere to Time and Action calendars • Follow up on all pending testing to ensure completion prior to x-factory dates; • Conduct in-house testing as needed and communicate any concerns with appropriate departments • Conduct in-store audits and communicate any concerns with appropriate departments; • Attend all new supplier meetings and send follow up communication as needed • Work with labs to resolve day to day discrepancies with reports and inconsistencies between service providers • Communicate major issues, trends, findings to supervisor • Conduct benchmark projects For more information, please check out Macy's career link, or call +1.646.429.6680.
Quality Assurance Manager	Macy's Merchandising Group	New York, NY, USA	• Manage MMG’s Quality Control processes for Domestic Private Label Suppliers • Establish and communicate department process and procedures • Research and make updates to MMG’s domestic inspection program as needed • Negotiate pricing and discounts with MMG 3rd party service providers • Develop and hold presentations & training sessions for internal teams, MMG 3rd party service providers and suppliers • Work with 3rd party service providers to address concerns voiced by internal teams as well as suppliers • Manage MMG’s Quality Claim Process • Make decisions regarding critical/ major inspection failures, quality claims, etc. and identify issues that require involvement by upper management • Conduct/ attend New Supplier On-boarding meetings • Conduct/ attend weekly touchbase meetings with direct reports, supervisor, and product teams • Oversee NYQC Team’s workload, budget, travel schedules • Evaluate business needs and make recommendations for department structure and headcount • Responsible for building talent bench for team succession For more information, please check out Macy's career link, or call +1.646.429.6680.
Senior SWAT Technician	VF Asia Sourcing	Shanghai, China	** SWAT stands for Special Weapon And Tactics. This is the specialized armed force in garment industry. We are looking for a Senior Technician in functional apparel based in Shanghai - this is a critical role in our Quality Assurance - The North Face team. It would be assisting the Assistant QA Manager in trouble shooting the factories, providing solutions to technical issues as well we training quality inspectors. This job requires frequent travel--around 70 - 80 %. Please check out the complete Job Description.
PSQA Engineer	Target Corp.	Brooklyn Park, Minn., USA	JOIN US AS A QUALITY ENGINEER / TECHNICAL ANALYST (Job Number: GLO00017A) Help Target deliver high-quality, trend-right merchandise to our stores and Target.com at a great value. You'll work with a wide range of buyers and overseas offices to turn ideas into great merchandise. Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Quality Engineer/Technical Analyst, you'll take the lead as you… • Quality Assurance activities for consumer products. Manage the planning and execution of Product Safety & Quality Assurance programs and processes to insure all owned brand products meet the high quality expectations of the Target guest. For more information, please check out the complete job description.
Senior Coating Chemist	Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc.	Aurora, Illinois, USA	Aurora Specialty Textiles Group has an immediate opening for a Senior Coating Chemist to introduce coating, finishes, and coating application methods to textiles that result in new business opportunities. Responsibilities: 1) Develop new coatings and finishes for specialty textile products and print media substrates; 2) Minimize development time for new coated products; 3) Establish best practices for coating applications and maximize coating capabilities. Requirements: •Master's degree or equivalent in chemistry. •10 years’ experience in coating formulation. •Knowledge of coating applications methods to textiles. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Relocation assistance is available. Qualified individuals should send resumes to Aurora. EOE.
Textiles Expert (Flammable Fabrics)	Robson Forensic Inc.	U.S. (nationwide locations)	Textiles Expert (Flammable Fabrics). We seek a Textiles Expert with broad scientific knowledge of background in flammable fabrics, arc flash protection, fire protection, ignition and flame spread, and strength of materials. In depth knowledge of industry standards related to flammability testing is required: ASTM, CPSIA, NFPA, UL, REACH and China Product Standards. This position is available on a full time or part time basis, location flexible (US). How to Apply: E-mail your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and expertise to Robson Forensics; Ref.: TX-052213
Lab Coordinator	The North Face	Alameda, Calif., USA	The primary responsibilities of the Lab Coordinator are to coordinate the testing of textile material, trims and related materials in accordance with established test methods. Maintains records, logs, files, and physical inventory of samples, finished products, and raw materials. Writes and distributes internal development reports to the Materials team. Manages the inventory of testing equipment, chemicals and other products according to pre-established standards. Years of Related Professional Experience: 3-5. Four year degree in Clothing and Textiles or equivalent vocational training. Three years work experience in assigned product area manufacturing, design, testing, or QC. Two years specific experience with apparel or textiles, or equivalent laboratory experience. Please check the complete job description or email us.
Senior Colorist	Midwest Personnel Resource LLC	Northwest, USA	Summary: Ensure the integrity of the color process across apparel & accessories categories. Manage the color process; from lab dip to finished product. Handle all communication and follow-up with resources (including mills). Requirements: • Minimum of 8 years of experience in apparel color • Color proficient to superior level (color test will be administered) • Experience with the use of spectrophotometer and color tools • Technical understanding of textile coloration techniques/limitations: dyeing and finishing is a plus. See URL for full job description . Please include job code SC-AATCC0213 in subject line.
Color Program Manager	Datacolor	Lawrenceville, NJ, USA	The Color Program Manager is responsible for the pre-sales analysis of customer system requirements, followed by solution design, presentation, implementation, and support. This position is part of a worldwide specifier sales and support team whose mission is to sell Datacolor Instruments and Software to color specifiers in the textile and apparel industry in order to secure business throughout the supply chain. Desired Skills & Experience: • Bachelor degree in a technical related field; • 5-7 years of relevant technical experience required. Background in software, engineering or color management is a plus; • Confident and comfortable with executive level contacts and presenting technical topics to audiences; • Excellent interpersonal skills including strong listening and analytical skills; ability to concisely present Datacolor via webinars, phone or in person meetings; • Business savvy, with strong understanding of customer and market color management applications; • Experience with SalesForce.com, Microsoft Office and GoToMeeting/WebEx; • Must be motivated, energetic, self-starter and a team player. Please contact Datacolor for more information.
Innovation Expert	A Leading Textile Company	Vapi, India	Need fresh graduates in Textile Chemistry. Must have "out-of-the box" thinking. For more information, please click here.
Colorist / Color Technologist	SanMar Corp.	Issaquah, Wash., USA	The scope of the Colorist/Color Technologist is to enhance and ensure the integrity of the color process across apparel and accessories product categories. The position involves managing the apparel & accessories color process; review of color from submission through to finished product including communication and follow-up with the resources, color standards management etc. This position reports into the Global Quality Assurance Manager and involves partnering with the broader Quality Assurance, Product Development and Design teams. Please contact Sanmar for more information.
Textile Chemist/ Technologist	International Textile Group	Burlington, NC, USA	Burlington Labs, a part of International Textile Group (ITG), is looking to fill a Technologist position in its R&D lab. This position is responsible for developing and implementing new technologies within the Burlington Labs group that complement or expand ITG’s product offerings. Responsibilities include the research of textile technologies, both within and outside the company; conducting lab testing and product trials; managing R&D projects, including applicable compliance and regulations; and providing ongoing support to manufacturing, product development, and sales areas. Qualified candidates should have a B.S. degree in Chemistry, Textile Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related work experience, advanced and/or graduate degree preferred, in addition to 5+ years applicable work experience. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical laboratory skills and be a strong analytical problem solver, have proven project management and organizational skills, and be an excellent communicator. Please contact ITG or call +1 336-379-2903 for more information.