Remote Textile Product Development Engineer

Summary

Join Circ, a registered B Corp Company and finalist in the Earthshot Prize, as we seek an experienced Textile Product Development Engineer to advance our sustainable textile initiatives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in recycled materials and supply chain collaboration within textile manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Engineering
• Strong understanding of textile manufacturing processes, with specific knowledge of recycled PET materials, polymer spinning, man-made cellulosic fibers and fiber-to-fabric processes
• Familiarity with weaving, knitting, and textile construction techniques, particularly those involving recycled materials
• Knowledge of sustainable material sourcing practices and the ability to evaluate suppliers based on environmental and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Expertise in Synthetic and Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers
• Direct experience working with PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) chips, especially recycled PET
• Experience with man-made cellulosic fibers, such as lyocell or viscose is highly valued
• Textile Supply Chain Collaboration
• Proven experience collaborating with spinning and weaving/knitting mills, with a strong understanding of processes like dyeing and fiber spinning
• Supplier Relationship Building
• Build and sustain strong relationships with textile mills, oversee circular textile initiatives, and facilitate the onboarding of manufacturing partners to deliver sustainable textiles to brands
• Project Support and Material Integration
• Support projects using Circ recycled materials (e.g., Circ lyocell, Circ rPET, and various blends), overseeing trials with mills to ensure successful integration of Circ materials into production processes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings options
• Unlimited PTO, an average of 14 company holidays, in addition to an extended end-of-year break
• Volunteer time off