Manager–R&D (Washing)

Job Description

Title: Manager–R&D (Washing)

Company Name: Vision Washing Ltd

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Washing Factory

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Textile Engineering
• Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Washing Factory

• Age At most 45 years
• Only Male

• Strong knowledge of garment washing processes, chemicals, and machinery.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

• Proficiency in MS Office and technical documentation.

• Plan, organize, and lead all Research & Development activities related to garment washing, dyeing effects, and finishing processes.

• Develop new washing techniques, recipes, and value-added finishes in line with buyer requirements and fashion trends.

• Conduct laboratory and bulk trials to improve fabric appearance, hand feel, durability, and performance.

• Coordinate with production, merchandising, quality assurance, and compliance teams to ensure smooth implementation of R&D developments.

• Evaluate and approve chemicals, enzymes, and auxiliaries; ensure proper usage and cost optimization.

• Analyze wash performance issues (shade variation, strength loss, pilling, color fastness, etc.) and provide corrective actions.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce reprocessing, wastage, water, energy, and chemical consumption.

• Ensure all R&D activities comply with buyer standards, ZDHC, RSL/MRSL, and local environmental regulations.

• Monitor and implement sustainable and eco-friendly washing technologies and processes.

• Prepare and maintain technical documents including SOPs, wash recipes, trial reports, and cost breakdowns.

• Support sampling, pilot runs, and pre-production approvals to ensure right-first-time production.

• Provide technical support during production challenges and buyer audits.

• Train and develop R&D, lab, and technical staff to enhance skills and performance.

• Liaise with machinery and chemical suppliers to evaluate new technologies and improvements.

• Maintain R&D lab equipment, testing instruments, and ensure proper calibration.

• Review customer feedback and production data to drive innovation and performance improvement.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for technical non-conformities.

• Prepare monthly and annual R&D performance reports for management review.