Title: Executive/Sr. Executive, R&D (Yarn Development)
Company Name: Akij Textile Mills Ltd.
Vacancy: 01
Age: Na
Job Location: Manikganj
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
BSc. in Textile Engineering from a reputed university
Experience: 2–5 years of experience in yarn development, spinning R&D, or quality control in a spinning mill or textile R&D setup.
Good understanding of fiber properties and yarn behavior in various spinning systems (ring, rotor, compact, air-jet).
Hands-on experience with textile testing and lab equipment Exposure to functional, eco-friendly, or specialty yarns (e.g., recycled, core-spun, stretch yarns).
Familiarity with yarn testing standards (USTER, ASTM, ISO).
Basic knowledge of process optimization techniques (e.g., Six Sigma, SPC).
Working knowledge of ERP or PLM systems for managing technical data.
Akij Textile Mills Ltd. is a sister concern of Akij INSAF one of the largest conglomerate in Bangladesh, founded in 1998 by Sk. Akij Uddin. The industry is fully export oriented and known for its various units, Spinning, Yarn Dying, Weaving & Fabric Dyeing and Finishing, more than 5,000 employees. Spinning unit consists of reputed brands of machineries like Reiter, Zinser, Schlaforst-Autocone, Autocore, Uster-Lab. Weaving unit is fully automated with state of the art machineries, like Picanol- Omni Plus 800, Airjet Looms with quick style change, Karl Mayer- High Performance Sizing and Sectional Warpers, Stauble Automatic Drawing- in System, CCI-Automatic Sampling Loom & Yarn Dying unit consists of high class machineries like SSM (Swiss) Soft Winding and Re-Winding machines, Gofront Stalem and Galvanim.
Now, we are seeking a dynamic & energetic person to join us as “Executive/Sr. Executive, R&D (Yarn Development)”. The candidate has to perform following responsibilities:
Support the development of new yarns using natural, synthetic, or blended fibers based on performance and customer requirements.
Assist in lab trials and small-batch production for testing new yarn formulations.
Monitor and analyze spinning parameters such as twist, draft, spindle speed, and blend ratios.
Conduct and record yarn tests (CSP, TPI, elongation, evenness, strength, etc.) using lab instruments like USTER and Tensorapid.
Maintain detailed documentation of trials, test results, specifications, and process settings.
Collaborate with production for bulk trials and implement changes based on R&D findings.
Evaluate new raw materials (fibers, finishes, functional additives) in coordination with the sourcing team.
Keep track of market trends, competitor products, and new fiber technologies.
Ensure that all yarn developments meet internal quality standards and customer expectations.
Follow up with quality and sales teams on feedback from sampling or product trials.
LFA
| University | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| National University | 4.53% |
| Northern University Bangladesh | 4.12% |
| Bangladesh University of Textiles | 3.70% |
| BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) | 3.70% |
| University of South Asia | 3.70% |
| Daffodil International University (DIU) | 3.29% |
| Primeasia University | 2.88% |
| National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research | 2.88% |
| Green University of Bangladesh | 2.47% |
| City University | 2.06% |
| Age Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 20-30 | 77.37% |
| 31-35 | 15.64% |
| 36-40 | 4.94% |
| 40+ | 1.23% |
| Salary Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 0-20K | 9.88% |
| 20K-30K | 39.09% |
| 30K-40K | 29.22% |
| 40K-50K | 11.52% |
| 50K+ | 10.29% |
| Experience Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 0 years (Freshers) | 26.75% |
| 0.1 - 1 years | 10.70% |
| 1.1 - 3 years | 24.28% |
| 3.1 - 5 years | 11.11% |
| 5+ years | 27.16% |