Associate Textile Engineer

About Ruggable:

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!

Job Summary:

As Ruggable's Associate Textile Engineer, you will play a pivotal role driving the company’s growth through broadening our product catalog. Collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers abroad, you’ll develop and manufacture products that meet our brand's standards and customer needs, ensuring that our offerings remain at the forefront of the industry. Your commitment to innovation, and willingness to push boundaries will be instrumental in driving our success as industry frontrunners.

What You’ll Do:

• Research, develop, and evaluate textile materials, including fibers, fabrics, and finishes to enhance product performance and achieve target attributes.
• Collaborate with product testing and compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations, standards, and certifications.
• Drive development of yarns, fabrics, and trims with overseas suppliers that meet the intended product brief and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for sampling specifications, sample feedback, performance testing results, pre-production trials, and production specifications.
• Identify and proactively resolve issues that arise during development while ensuring that projects are delivered on-time.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships to efficiently oversee sampling schedules, handle development feedback, and negotiate advantageous costs and terms.
• Conduct product research, user testing, and performance testing to validate product attributes, quality, and performance.

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Materials Engineering, or equivalent program.
• 3+ years of experience in textile engineering, testing, fiber development, product development, or another relevant function.
• Understanding of textile and yarn manufacturing processes and equipment (e.g., extruding, weaving, tufting, knitting, bonding, washing, finishing, etc.).
• Be naturally curious about textile science, staying current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in textile engineering, materials science, and manufacturing technology to advance Ruggable’s innovation in the category.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (Google Sheets and Slides).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to meet with vendors.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Textile Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent program.
• Experience with CPG/Retail, especially with home products, textiles, or carpeting.
• Experience with digital textile printing.

Compensation:

• $80,000 - $95,000 per year base salary.
• An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role.
• Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan.

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.