Stripper - Materials jobs in New Hampshire

Do you have what it takes to win?

Like a championship team, a leading global sports brand is built with a solid foundation of players at all levels who have an unending desire and dedication not only to succeed, but also to win. At Peak Achievement Athletics, our championship team is deeply committed to developing the most innovative sports equipment in the industry and we are always looking to strengthen our roster with talented players.

Want to join our team as a Materials Developer?

· Identify suitable sources for new material development and ensure material sourcing strategy aligns with apparel factory sourcing strategy.

· Research and drive fabric, trim, and related technology innovation projects and ensure their successful technical implementation.

· Lead and participate in cross-functional discussions related to materials topics, steer the material selection process and drive material consolidation to improve overall efficiencies.

· Partner with Developers on building T&A calendars to ensure fabric and trim lead-times are represented

· Maintain fabric and trim physical libraries, maintain electronic records in Texbase system

· Oversee maintenance of Peak Apparel and Accessories Quality Assurance Manual which outlines requirements to ensure all fabrics, trims, garments and accessories meet Peak and specific sport performance standards, compliance, and protocols.

· Oversees third party testing of all materials and apparel and troubleshoots any QC issues.

· In collaboration with Design and Development, oversee fabric color approval process, including lab dips and production fabric lots.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of experience in development or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience with fabric development, especially performance knits.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of costing and prior experience analyzing factory cost sheets.
• Prior experience working with offshore vendors.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must have knowledge of the sporting goods/performance apparel industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Illustrator.
• Must possess ability to share ideas and keep team informed, actively listen, and receive feedback.
• Ability to see the big picture while managing numerous details