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Recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment, Maharam embraces a range of disciplines, from product, graphic, and digital design to art and architecture. Known for its aesthetic and industrial innovation, Maharam’s work is guided by five main principles: utility, technology, tradition, luxury, and environmental impact. \nOur purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Maharam means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Maharam to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.\nResearch and develop new products for Maharam, Knoll Textiles, and Edelman Leather across a range of categories including woven upholstery, nonwoven upholstery, panel, woven wallcovering, nonwoven wallcovering, window covering, privacy curtain, rugs, and leather. Work cross-departmentally to address any product issues that arise during development and troubleshoot any production issues.\nEssential Functions\nResearch and stay apprised of new materials and methods of manufacturing.\n\nIdentify new component parts for products including yarns, fibers, substrates, and finishes.\n\nDesign and draft weave structures, picks per inch, ends per inch, and yarn sizes to achieve desired textile quality.\n\nAct as a consultant to designers to provide the technical assistance necessary for products in development.\n\nResearch and manage information and make decisions for optimal chemistry, dying, and finishing.\n\nIdentify and develop relationships with potential new resources and maintain close relationships with current resources.\n\nKeep track of fiber, polymer, and yarn prices to negotiate product pricing as needed on new products and work with Resource Management to negotiate yearly price increases on existing products.\n\nAdminister contracts such as exclusivity and non-disclosure agreements.\n\nWork with Design, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Resource Management to provide technical knowledge and information during and after product introduction.\n\nWork with Product Development Associates to verify all technical and environmental data provided by the resource for each product.\n\nAct as technical advisor to the Quality Assurance team to address product, testing, or resource related issues.\n\nAct as an advisor to resources regarding manufacturing, yarns, weaves, looms, production problems, finishing and testing.\n\nEnsure products meet technical and environmental requirements to support company’s goals.\n\nTravel required as needed to visit tradeshows and resources.\n\nMagnitude and Relationship Reporting\nThis position reports to the Design Director.\nContacts Inside and Outside the Organization\nThis position requires close contact with Design, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Resource Management, and other departments and regular and ongoing contact with all suppliers.\nKnowledge and Skills\nKnowledge of textile technology, including fabric construction, yarns and finishes.\n\nAbility to draft weave constructions.\n\nUnderstanding of textile processes and manufacturing from fiber to finish.\n\nKnowledge of United States and European physical and flammability testing including ISO and Association for Contract Textiles standards.\n\nUnderstanding of wallcovering installation and participation in test hangs.\n\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple products and projects across all product categories.\n\nExcellent communications skills, both written and verbal.\n\nStrong organizational and follow up skills.\n\nTravel flexibility and valid driver’s license required.\n\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent in textile engineering.\n\nMinimum of 5 years related work experience.\n\nWho We Hire?\nSimply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Maharam is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.\nCompensation range for this role is $105,750.00 - $137,500.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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