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Textile Product Development Jobs in Rhode Island

Brown University Health

Laundry Manager

Providence, RI · On-site

... textile products. Assists with the writing and development of new procedures involving the use of new equipment and rewrites existing procedures to bring them up to date. Works with site ESD, Laundry ...

Brown University Health

Laundry Manager

Providence, RI · On-site

$78K - $129K/yr

... textile products.Assists with the writing and development of new procedures involving the use of new equipment and rewrites existing procedures to bring them up to date.Works with site ESD, Laundry ...

Brownhealth

Laundry Manager

Providence, RI

... textile products.Assists with the writing and development of new procedures involving the use of new equipment and rewrites existing procedures to bring them up to date.Works with site ESD, Laundry ...

Brown University Health

Laundry Manager

Providence, RI · On-site

... textile products. Assists with the writing and development of new procedures involving the use of new equipment and rewrites existing procedures to bring them up to date. Works with site ESD, Laundry ...

Nautilus Defense

STAFF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Pawtucket, RI · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... the design, development, and delivery of low-power, compact embedded electronics for textile ... Lead board bring-up, debugging, and validation of prototype and production hardware using ...

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Nautilus Defense

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Pawtucket, RI · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

About Nautilus Defense LLC Rhode Island based Nautilus Defense builds state-of-the-art textile ... development of novel integrated systems. Nautilus team members all demonstrate high levels of ...

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How much do textile product development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for textile product development in Rhode Island is $124,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,100.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a textile product development?

A Textile Product Development job involves designing, sourcing, and developing fabrics and textile-based products for various applications, such as fashion, home furnishings, or technical textiles. Professionals in this role collaborate with designers, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure materials meet quality, cost, and sustainability requirements. They oversee prototyping, testing, and production processes to bring innovative and market-ready textile products to life.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in textile product development?

Professionals in Textile Product Development often spend their days collaborating with design, sourcing, and production teams to create new textile products or improve existing lines. Daily tasks may include researching trends and materials, creating technical specifications, evaluating prototypes, meeting with suppliers, and troubleshooting issues in the development process. You’ll likely alternate between hands-on fabric testing, digital design work, and meetings to align objectives and timelines. This blend of creative and technical responsibilities makes the role dynamic and impactful within a company’s product pipeline.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in textile product development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Textile Product Development, you need a solid understanding of textile materials, product design, and manufacturing processes, typically supported by a degree in textiles, fashion, or a related field. Proficiency with tools such as CAD software, fabric testing equipment, and knowledge of industry standards is highly valued, along with certifications in textile technology or product management. Strong project management, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills help you excel when working with cross-functional teams and suppliers. These abilities ensure you can develop innovative, high-quality products that meet customer and market demands efficiently.

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Textile Product Development jobs near you
Infographic showing various Textile Product Development job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,360 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

Process Development Engineer, Staff

Confluent Medical Technologies

Warwick, RI • On-site

$87K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Salary Range:
$87,400.00 - $145,625.00
Job Description:
Confluent Medical Technologies is a financially healthy and rapidly growing medical device company whose employees are passionate about providing life-saving solutions to our customers through a collaborative and high-impact work environment. Our moderate size, diversity of technologies, and broad material science capabilities provide an environment in which our employees can develop broad skill sets and directly influence product development and manufacturing outcomes.
We are looking for Process Development Engineer, Staff,to join our talented team in Warwick, RI.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop medical textile-based structures to meet customer needs, with a focus on carrying products through development/validation and into production.
  • Work as technical lead on development programs, under the direction of the textile development engineering manager and cross-functionally with project managers, development engineers, operations, and quality personnel.
  • Lead teams through process development, characterization and optimization, validations (including IQ/OQ/PQ), and transfer to production.
  • Work hand-on at the shop floor while developing various processes and training-aids.
  • Design, execute, and report out results from various engineering studies such as DOE, COV etc.
  • Write and review various generic (or job specific) procedures, work instructions, and SOPs.
  • Work with teams to understand product/process risk and characterize processes to mitigate risk. Support Quality deliverables such as pFMEAs by providing technical input.
  • Interact with customers to understand product and validation requirements and offer strategy and solutions.
  • Interact with outside vendors, suppliers, and consultants.

Education and /or Experience
Required
  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing environment
  • Hands on aptitude to dive in and provide technical leadership to teams.
  • Must be capable of handling multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
  • Have passion and enthusiasm for innovation.
  • Proven problem solving skills

Preferred
  • Industry experience in medical, textile, aerospace, or automobile.
  • Knowledge of various textile products and processes, ideally covering braiding, knitting, weaving, and non-woven.
  • Six Sigma green or black belt certified
  • Lean manufacturing experience/knowledge
  • Knowledge of various software such as Solidworks, AutoCad, Creo, Minitab

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components and tubing, balloon expandable stents and catheters, complex catheters, biomedical textiles, and high precision polymer tubing. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.
We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.
Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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