Textile Product Development Engineer

Circ is seeking a motivated Textile Product Development Engineer to drive material and product development in sustainable textile applications. This role involves cultivating strong relationships with textile mills, overseeing circular textile initiatives, and facilitating onboarding of manufacturing partners to deliver sustainable textiles to brands. The engineer will perform research, testing, data gathering, and analysis in office, laboratory, or manufacturing environments to support Circ's material and product development functions. They will coordinate R&D efforts in testing and characterizing materials, interpret results, and troubleshoot quality and development issues. This hands-on, interdisciplinary role requires curiosity and flexibility to work across various disciplines in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities: • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with textile mills • Oversee circular textile initiatives • Facilitate onboarding of manufacturing partners • Perform research, testing, data gathering, and analysis • Coordinate R&D efforts in material testing and characterization • Interpret results of physical testing and evaluation • Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems and operating variances

Qualifications: • BS or MSc degree in textile engineering, materials science, chemistry, or engineering • Strong understanding of textile manufacturing processes • Experience with polyester fibers and man-made cellulosic fibers • Familiarity with weaving, knitting, and other fabric construction techniques (preferred) • Experience in characterizing materials and performance using design of experiments methodology • Proven project management capabilities in R&D product development • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Willingness to travel frequently and adapt to diverse cultural environments

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in sustainable textile development, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on innovation and creativity. The position is remote but requires quarterly travel to the Danville, VA campus and potential international travel to partner sites.

Circ offers competitive compensation and benefits, including stock options, unlimited PTO, comprehensive health insurance, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join Circ to contribute to a growing company dedicated to revolutionizing the fashion industry through sustainable practices and circular economy principles.