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BGF Industries

Fabric Development Manager

Altavista, VA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Fabric Development Manager BGF Industries - Altavista, Virginia Join BGF Industries and help shape the future of advanced textile innovation. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled ...

Centric Brands

Manager, Fabric R&D

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$123K - $154K/yr

The Fabric R&D Manager owns the material story behind the Favorite Daughter collection spanning hard and soft wovens, sweater yarns, cut and sew knits, and denim. Reporting to the SVP of Product ...

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KnitWell Group

Manager, Fabric R&D

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Ensure fabric development is brand appropriate, trend right, and of elevated quality so as to elevate the aesthetic and inherent value of the product and the brand * Research and stay abreast of ...

Knitwellgroup

Manager, Fabric R&D

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$80K - $85K/yr

Ensure fabric development is brand appropriate, trend right, and of elevated quality so as to elevate the aesthetic and inherent value of the product and the brand * Research and stay abreast of ...

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Fabric Developer - Apparel Textiles

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Manage and optimize development timelines using structured tracking tools and milestone reporting * Own fabric testing protocols, including performance, durability, shrinkage, colorfastness, pilling ...

Tuckernuck

Fabric Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Position Overview The Fabric Manager leads the sourcing, development, and commercialization of raw materials across Tuckernuck's apparel line. This role owns the full fabric development lifecycle ...

Tuckernuck

Fabric Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Position Overview The Fabric Manager leads the sourcing, development, and commercialization of raw materials across Tuckernuck's apparel line. This role owns the full fabric development lifecycle ...

Centric Brands

Manager, Fabric R&D

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Manage the development process for new qualities, prints, and finishes from concept to final sample approval. * Maintain and update the seasonal fabric library, vendor matrix, and digital records in ...

Tuckernuck

Fabric Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Position Overview The Fabric Manager leads the sourcing, development, and commercialization of raw materials across Tuckernuck's apparel line. This role owns the full fabric development lifecycle ...

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Fabric Development Manager

Altavista, VA • On-site

BGF Industries
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$75K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design and develop fabrics to meet customer and product performance requirements

  • Coordinate prototype development, sample trials, and pre-production activities

  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize product performance and manufacturability

Job description

Fabric Development Manager

BGF Industries – Altavista, Virginia

Join BGF Industries and help shape the future of advanced textile innovation. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Fabric Development Manager to lead the development, enhancement, and optimization of innovative woven and engineered fabrics used in demanding industrial and specialty applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, sales, engineering, and customers to bring new textile solutions to life.

Why Join BGF Industries?
  • Work for a respected leader in technical textiles and advanced material solutions
  • Collaborate with experienced textile professionals across multiple manufacturing facilities
  • Be part of a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
  • Opportunity to influence product development from concept through commercialization
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop fabrics to meet customer and product performance requirements
  • Develop yarn constructions and specifications to support fabric performance objectives
  • Coordinate prototype development, sample trials, and pre-production activities
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize product performance and manufacturability
  • Enhance and improve existing textile products through innovation and technical expertise
  • Maintain accurate fabric, yarn, and product development records and databases
  • Provide guidance and training related to fabric formation and weaving technologies
  • Manage and maintain master data across M3, AS400, Barco, Excel, and related systems
  • Support customer development initiatives and technical problem-solving activities
  • Work closely with operations, marketing, engineering, and sales teams on development projects
Qualifications
  • Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Equivalent textile manufacturing and product development experience considered
  • Strong knowledge of weaving, yarn development, fabric construction, and textile processes
  • Experience with textile product development and manufacturing systems
  • Experience with ERP and development systems such as M3, AS400, Barco, or similar platforms
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • 10+ years of textile manufacturing or fabric development experience preferred
Work Environment

This role operates in both office and manufacturing environments and may involve exposure to industrial textile production areas. Candidates should be comfortable working around manufacturing equipment and wearing required personal protective equipment.

About BGF Industries

BGF Industries is a leading manufacturer of technical textile materials and engineered fabric solutions serving industrial, aerospace, transportation, recreation, and specialty markets. With decades of manufacturing excellence and innovation, BGF continues to develop advanced materials that support critical applications around the world.

If you are passionate about textile innovation and product development, we encourage you to apply and become part of the BGF team.


 BGF Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.