Patagonia needs a Materials Performance Engineer to ensure materials meet performance standards, focusing on insulation, waterproof breathable fabrics, and synthetic wovens, by planning and executing testing, analyzing results, and communicating findings to cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience managing and analyzing testing of materials, preferably insulation and composite fabrics
- Knowledge of Industry Standard Test Methods and application based on material selection
- Knowledge of textile construction to allow appropriate interpretation of test results
- Development, design, and execution of experiments
- Ability to collate and communicate relevant test data for cross functional decision making
- Excellent analytical skills, and ability to design experiments – preferred skills: JMP or other DOE software
Responsibilities
- Manage all development testing for category and as needed for other departments. Communicate results & recommendations to Material Developer, Manager, and appropriate cross-functional teams within Patagonia
- Develop, update and maintain material development testing requirements and standards to ensure appropriate material performance for end use
- Participate in and/or lead projects to determine function of failures during development or field testing
- Work closely with Field Testing team to proactively identify gaps in current testing methods and processes, developing or proposing new test methods to find failures in lab instead of in field
- Validate marketing claims, utilizing testing methods if necessary
- Analyze finished garment performance in comparison to competitive products as required
- Actively participate in the development, utilization, and maintenance of lab equipment and fabric information systems
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in Textile Science, Apparel Engineering, Apparel Design, or related field
- Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism and deliver results against tight and complex timelines
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are required
- Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation
- Experience communicating and collaborating with global partners
