Sr. Executive/ Asst. Manager (R&D), Fabric Unit

Job Description

Title: Sr. Executive/ Asst. Manager (R&D), Fabric Unit

Company Name: Salek Textiles Ltd. (Fabric Unit)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka, Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering/Textile Technology from a reputed institution.

• Major in Fabric Engineering or Wet Processing will be preferred.

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile

• 5–6 years of experience in Denim Fabric R&D/Development in a reputed denim textile company.

• Experience in indigo dyeing, denim finishing, and fabric development will be highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of denim fabric construction, indigo dyeing, weaving, washing, and finishing processes.

• Good understanding of global denim trends, sustainable denim technologies, and fashion developments.

• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, communication and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, whatsapp, chatgpt.

Job Context: The Asst. Manager/ Sr. Executive – R&D (Denim Fabric Development) will be responsible for developing innovative, fashionable, and high-quality denim fabrics for international and local markets. The role involves new denim product development, wash and finish innovation, trend analysis, sustainable fabric development, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization of denim products.

Brief Job Responsibilities:

• Develop new denim fabric qualities, constructions, finishes, and wash effects according to buyer requirements and global fashion trends.

• Conduct research and development on denim yarn, weave design, indigo dyeing, coating, finishing, and performance enhancement techniques.

• Work on innovative denim developments including stretch denim, sustainable denim, slub denim, recycled fiber denim, coated denim, and special finishes.

• Coordinate with marketing and merchandising teams to understand buyer trends and develop commercially attractive denim fabrics.

• Develop sample fabrics and trial productions for buyer submissions and seasonal collections.

• Analyze fabric performance including GSM, shrinkage, skewness, color fastness, stretch recovery, tear strength, and hand feel.

• Work closely with weaving, dyeing, finishing, washing, and quality teams to ensure developed fabrics meet required standards and customer expectations.

• Research international denim fashion trends, seasonal developments, sustainable technologies, and competitor products.

• Develop eco-friendly and sustainable denim products using recycled fibers, organic cotton, water-saving technologies, and sustainable finishing processes.

• Troubleshoot denim development and production-related issues and provide effective technical solutions.

• Maintain technical documentation including development sheets, fabric specifications, lab test reports, and approval records.

• Coordinate with sourcing and procurement teams regarding yarn, dyes, chemicals, and raw material selection for new developments.

• Participate in buyer meetings, technical discussions, fabric presentations, and development reviews when required.

• Ensure timely completion of development activities and sample submissions according to buyer timelines.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives for fabric quality, innovation, cost optimization, and production efficiency.

• Collaborate with washing and finishing teams to develop unique denim looks and value-added finishes for international markets.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Gratuity,Provident fund
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2