Engineer, Textiles

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc.  

Requisition ID: 3934

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products.  We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries.  We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability.  We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.  We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation.  Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Role Purpose

The Textile Materials Engineer will develop, understand processing, and testing of materials (leather, fabric, urethane, vinyl, carpet, etc..) to be used in production (mass transit, recreational, marine, airline, etc.). Based on data gathered and expertise, the Textile Materials Engineer will also identify and recommend the most appropriate materials for specific customer applications. Work directly with engineering and purchasing to validate new supplier materials and cost reduction initiatives. 

Major Responsibilities and Activities

• Responsible for raw material characterization, interaction assessment of raw materials and benchmarking competitors’ materials.
• Will support the establishment of textile material specifications with OEMs.
• Will support the testing and validation of textile material to OEMs.
• Identifies, selects, and recommends materials based on customer specifications.
• Measures performance of various materials in accordance with specifications.
• Observes or participates in product testing process as appropriate.
• Observes and/or participates in root cause analysis in the event of a materials failure.
• Works with testing results to identify material failures / successes back to suppliers.
• Collaborates with process engineers as part of a development and fabrication team to create a new material when none of the suggested materials meet specifications.
• Create best practices and standardization for material selection and trim lamination.
• Works with plant personnel to reduce variation and increase robustness of material usage, using IDDOV methodologies.
• Ability to problem solve warranty and in field failures.
• Establish a soft material database that captures lessons learned.
• Develop internal testing methodologies and best practices.
• Aid in manufacturing reviews to review against best practices and maintain standards.

Desired Minimum Qualifications, Formal Education, Certification or Equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering highly preferred;
• At least five years of relevant experience as a materials engineer, textile or process engineer.

Additional Qualifications – Technical or Functional Competency Requirements

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to fully understand customers’ requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a development team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and software used in product testing and documentation.
• Travel will be required.
• Project management skills

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.