materials product development

1 month ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Rush & Company Full time
This is a fast-growing materials innovation company focused on replacing materials like plastic and leather with plant-based alternatives.

They innovate industry-defining chemistries in our Los Angeles lab and create low-carbon materials made from plants, supplying them to large companies within industries like automotive, fashion, furniture, and beyond.

Using a two-pronged business model, we create both materials as well as our own consumer goods and provide solutions for companies looking to incorporate sustainable materials into their products.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in artificial leather, coated textile, or rolled goods manufacturing
Deep knowledge of material substrates such as: knits, wovens; non-wovens
Good understanding of materials engineering, materials science, textile science, or equivalent professional experience
Knowledge of chemical procurement, and secondary processing such as flame lamination, perforation, and embroidery
A foundation in manufacturing for large scale production programs and the automotive PPAP process. Experience in quality control at scale
Knowledge of sustainable materials such as bio-based and recycled content
Willing to relocate to Los Angeles
Is willing to travel to our manufacturing partners in Asia, North America, and Europe
Upholds high integrity especially with regards to company and clients' Intellectual Property
Is hyper detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and communication skills
Existing relationships with artificial leather mills is a plus
Proficient in Excel, Word, Gmail, Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities:
Manage material design developments and production programs
Propose material construction and design solutions to solve for issues like pricing, performance, and design
Handle the day-to-day sample shipments, management, and reviews to the internal team and clients. Organize in-house inventory and archive materials and samples
Provide support to mill partners for material development to meet program deadlines and performance specifications
Liaise with mill partners to communicate daily tasks
Assist with raw material sourcing for material componentry
Coordinate with nominated third-party laboratories to facilitate performance testing needed by client
Collaborate with project manager to address all material production open items to ensure all tasks are completed within deadlines
Support lab dip creation and sample yardage creation for color, gloss, and haptic matching to masters before shipping to clients
Uphold calendars by monitoring production and development to ensure all projects are on time
Help manage all material workflows to ensure tasks are being addressed
Participate in weekly meeting
All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.

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