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Our team develops performance-driven apparel by combining user insight, material innovation, technical development, and rigorous validation to solve real problems on the jobsite.\nYour Role on Our Team: \nWe are looking for a Materials Developer who will help shape the future of Milwaukee Tool Jobsite Apparel by identifying, developing, testing, and commercializing innovative textile solutions across our apparel portfolio. This role will work at the intersection of material science, product design, technical development, sourcing, and manufacturing, translating product needs and jobsite challenges into materials that deliver measurable performance.\nThe ideal candidate brings strong textile knowledge, curiosity, and a hands-on development mindset. They will partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Product Management, Engineering, suppliers, mills, and testing laboratories to move materials from early exploration through validation and production.\nThis is an opportunity to do more than source fabrics. You will help build Milwaukee Tool’s material capabilities, influence future product platforms, and create differentiated solutions designed specifically for the professional trades.\nYou’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: \nLead seasonal sourcing and development of all fabrics and trims, from concept through approval.\nLead research and development of new fabric and trim concepts and technologies, proactively proposing solutions aligned to user needs, trends, and business priorities.\nTranslate insights from trade shows, supplier visits, market research, and design briefs into clear material sourcing recommendations for cross-functional partners.\nMaintain complete and accurate material data in product lifecycle management (PLM) software, including quality, pricing, color, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and lead times.\nOwn fabric and trim testing standards and test plans, ensuring alignment with product performance and compliance requirements.\nManage all 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