The Position: Director of Fabric Development
Massif Mountain Gear Company is a leading company in the high-tech outdoor clothing industry, producing cutting-edge outdoor clothing and fabrics for military, law enforcement, flight operations and wildland fire-fighting applications. Our company is casual, fast-paced and high-energy. You can view our product line at www.massif.com.
Located in the beautiful resort town of Ashland, Oregon, this rapidly expanding company is looking for an individual with experience in project management and a strong background in textiles to lead the Company's fabric development process, manage multiple fabric development projects to meet quality specifications and function, and ensure on-time fabric commercialization and delivery. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
We are looking for an individual with a minimum of five years of textile development and/or mill production experience and proven project management skills. This individual must be an excellent problem-solver and communicator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Develops new fabrics and works to improve existing fabrics.
- Works closely with mill partners to develop trials and bring fabric projects to fruition.
- Evaluates R&D sample trials and documents in appropriate systems.
- Oversees management of fabric files, sample archives, and inventory of R&D trials.
- Assists in development of fabric technical specifications.
- Oversees data entry related to sample evaluations.
- Researches applicable military specifications and industry requirements.
- Works closely with Field Test Coordinator to test new fabrics in garment test projects.
- Ensures the timely commercialization of new fabrics.
- Provides support for maintaining the quality of all fabrics.
- Works with project development team to review pre-production samples and indentify/resolve issues.
- Collaborates with product development team to accurately update fabric specifications.
- Works closely with marketing, production, compliance, and customer service to communicate project progress and resolve issues.
- Works close with sales and/or customers to develop new fabrics.
- Extensive domestic travel required.
SKILLS:
- Minimum 5 years experience in textiles and/or mill production.
- B.S. Degree in Textiles or related field, or comparable experience; graduate degree preferred.
- Knowledge of fabric characteristics, performance, patternmaking, and manufacturing techniques used to produce fabrics and garments.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work with minimal direction.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
We offer a casual work environment, competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Please send cover letter, resume, three business references, and five-year salary history in Word format to jobs@massif.com.
Position Type: Full Time
Country: United States
Willing to Relocate: Yes
Willing to Travel: Yes
Minimum Experience Required: 5-7 years
Contact Name: Amy Clark
E-mail: amy.clark@massif.com
