Technical Material Development Specialist

9 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDevelopment Full time $80,000 - $150,000
Job Title: Technical Material Development Specialist

About the role:

This position involves leading the development and ongoing performance of raw materials used in the manufacture for our uniform clients. It's central to ensuring all fabrics and trims meet strict quality, environmental, and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in textile development, with experience in research, development, and lifecycle management of fabrics and proprietary trims.

  • Develop and manage fabrics and trims that meet strict quality, environmental, and compliance requirements.
  • Lead material sourcing strategy to reduce base fabric duplication, consolidate volume, and improve lead times and cost.
  • Verify and document all fabric developments through lab testing and performance analysis.
  • Ensure product compliance with relevant standards by working closely with internal teams and suppliers.
  • Deliver cost-optimised development outcomes and clear costing strategies (COGS targets).

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A degree or certificate in textile design, development, or manufacturing.
  • At least 5 years' experience in textile or raw materials development, with quality and compliance responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of fabric testing, fabric performance standards, and global material sourcing.
  • Experience with EIA:632 or ISO 9001 standards is desirable.
  • Familiarity with PLM systems is also desirable.

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong problem-solving and technical analysis skills.
  • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Organised, collaborative, and outcomes-focused.
  • Self-driven with high accountability and initiative.

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