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Product Development Engineer(Knit)

Milliken & Company
United States, South Carolina, Spartanburg
920 Milliken Road (Show on map)
Apr 15, 2026
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagramand LinkedIn. POSITION TITLE Product Development Engineer(Knit) POSITION OVERVIEW This position serves as a member of the Polartec Global Product Development team and is responsible for the development and commercialization of new fabrics or laminate products to support revenue growth in any of the markets in which the company participates. This position can be based at either Spartanburg, SC or Hudson, NH. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direction on raw materials, machinery,processesand material construction techniques to create robust, manufacturing and market ready products in line with the company's product goals and strategies. Create new products and process procedures based on research and evaluations asrequiredto support the development of innovative fabrics. Work jointly with manufacturing and supplychainto improve production performance andidentifyopportunities to reduce operatingcostsin knitting, dyeing and finishing areas and overall product raw material cost. Review and approve formulas,procedures,and specifications related to the commercialization of new products. Allocate reasonable personal time to researchnew technologiesand stay abreast of latest advancements related totextiledevelopment, particularly as it relates to knitted fabrics. QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering, Science,Designor related field or equivalent; orBachelor's Degreeand relevant professional experience in textile manufacturing and development. 5+years ofexperience in textile product engineering,designor development in a manufacturing company.Circular and/or warp knittingexperience isrequired. Experiencecreating work plans for development trials, coordinating trials with departments in manufacturing operations. Significant project management experience, including product cost, quality,manufacturability,and design assessments. Must haveahighlevelof curiosity, creativity, excellent decision making andproblem-solvingskills, anddemonstratedabilities to drive innovation. Ability to travel asrequired; domestic and international. The successful candidate will have strengths in the following: Understanding ofFiber, Fabric, and Garment testing protocols and relation to fabric formation and raw material choices. Knowledge of analytical andproblem solvingtools and techniques. Excellent interpersonal skills,communicationand presentation abilities. Comprehensive computer/data management skills. #LI-AP1 Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contactTalentAcquisition@milliken.com.