SP Associates
Product Development Engineer -1386
SP Associates, Morganton, North Carolina, United States, 28655
Product Development Engineer
Coated Fabrics (Automotive)
Location: Morganton, NC Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Director of R&D / Product Development Manager Benefits: Full benefits package including company-paid healthcare Job Summary
We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our R&D and product innovation team focused on coated and functional fabrics for the automotive industry. This role involves working on the full product lifecycle
from concept and material selection to testing, validation, and commercialization. The ideal candidate will have a background in textiles, materials, or engineering and a passion for developing high-performance products that meet stringent industry standards. Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize coated textile products for automotive applications (e.g., seating, interior trim). Work with cross-functional teams to define product specifications based on customer and market requirements. Perform lab-scale and pilot testing of textile coatings, laminations, and treatments to enhance fabric performance (e.g., durability, flame resistance, aesthetics). Support scale-up to manufacturing and work with production teams to ensure smooth product launches. Analyze test data, generate technical documentation, and present results internally and to customers. Interface with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for technical discussions and qualification processes. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovation in coating technologies and fabric constructions.
Coated Fabrics (Automotive)
Location: Morganton, NC Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Director of R&D / Product Development Manager Benefits: Full benefits package including company-paid healthcare Job Summary
We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our R&D and product innovation team focused on coated and functional fabrics for the automotive industry. This role involves working on the full product lifecycle
from concept and material selection to testing, validation, and commercialization. The ideal candidate will have a background in textiles, materials, or engineering and a passion for developing high-performance products that meet stringent industry standards. Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize coated textile products for automotive applications (e.g., seating, interior trim). Work with cross-functional teams to define product specifications based on customer and market requirements. Perform lab-scale and pilot testing of textile coatings, laminations, and treatments to enhance fabric performance (e.g., durability, flame resistance, aesthetics). Support scale-up to manufacturing and work with production teams to ensure smooth product launches. Analyze test data, generate technical documentation, and present results internally and to customers. Interface with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for technical discussions and qualification processes. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovation in coating technologies and fabric constructions.