Softlines, Textile, Consumer Products Technical Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide expert guidance on testing protocols, procedures, and results to effectively address customer inquiries.

• Diagnose technical issues and collaborate with internal teams to deliver efficient and timely solutions.

• Act as the technical liaison between clients and the Eurofins global network, ensuring clear and consistent communication.

• Remain updated on current regulatory, safety, and quality performance standards (e.g., CPSIA, Prop 65).

• Relay pertinent regulatory updates and compliance guidelines to clients and internal teams.

• Assist clients in formulating and revising specifications and procedures for both new and existing products.

• Engage in retailers' seasonal product line reviews and product development meetings to pinpoint potential issues and provide technical recommendations.

• Support clients on special projects, including system updates and material development processes, and aid in training their personnel.

• Conduct periodic training sessions for internal business development (BD) teams, sharing technical updates and best practices.

• Attend scientific workshops, seminars, and corporate training sessions to broaden expertise across various product categories.

• Provide technical and safety presentations to clients as required.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, BD, Operations) to align technical services with overarching business objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Textile Chemistry, Textiles, Fiber, Polymer Science, or a closely related field.

• Experience with softlines or hardlines products.

• Background in textiles.

• Experience in Consumer Products.

• Proven track record in collaborating with industry standards organizations and technical committees such as ASTM, AATCC, AAFA, and JPMA.

• Demonstrated experience in product integrity or quality assurance in textiles, footwear, or chemicals.

• Familiarity with CPSIA, Prop 65, and other consumer product regulations—or a strong desire and capability to learn these regulations.

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage.

• Dental and vision options.

• Life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid vacation and holidays.