Textile Materials Engineer

General Motors

Textile Materials Engineer developing and implementing innovative textile solutions for General Motors. Collaborating across teams to ensure efficient integration of materials in automotive designs.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, develop, and evaluate new textile materials and technologies for various automotive interior and exterior applications, including seating, trim, and components.
Conduct thorough material testing and characterization, analyzing data to assess performance, durability, and compliance with industry standards and internal specifications.
Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to integrate new textile materials into vehicle designs, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
Identify and implement process improvements in textile manufacturing, leveraging data analysis to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of textile materials according to project requirements.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in textile science and engineering, applying this knowledge to drive innovation within General Motors.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation related to material development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve material-related issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of proven experience in textile materials development, characterization, and application, preferably within the automotive industry.
Strong proficiency in Data Analysis techniques and software for interpreting material test results and process optimization.
Solid understanding of various textile manufacturing processes.
Experience with material testing methodologies and equipment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

Comp & perks

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

textile materials developmentmaterial characterizationdata analysistextile manufacturing processesmaterial testing methodologiesprocess optimizationproblem-solvinganalytical mindset

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Textile EngineeringBachelor's degree in Materials ScienceBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering