Textile Engineer

About the Company ATAAD Trading W.L.L. is a Qatar-based trading and manufacturing company specializing in military and tactical apparel, uniforms, safety solutions, and technical textile products. Established in 2017, ATAAD provides end-to-end solutions covering product design, sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, and after-sales support, serving defense, security, industrial, and other specialized sectors. The company is committed to quality, innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on delivering customized solutions that meet international standards and operational requirements. About the Role The Textile Engineer will be responsible for evaluating textile materials, fabric testing, quality assurance, and technical support for textile and garment manufacturing. The role involves ensuring that fabrics and materials meet required specifications, supporting product development, resolving technical issues, and improving product quality and production efficiency. Responsibilities Evaluate and select suitable fabrics, textile materials, trims, and accessories based on product specifications and end-use requirements. Analyze fabric properties, including fiber composition, yarn characteristics, weave/knit structures, weight, shrinkage, colorfastness, durability, and dimensional stability. Support product development, fabric testing, technical specifications, sampling, and material approvals. Monitor textile and garment production processes to ensure compliance with approved specifications and quality standards. Conduct fabric inspections, identify material defects, investigate quality issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, product development, design, production, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges. Review laboratory test reports and ensure materials meet applicable customer requirements and industry standards. Support process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, material utilization, production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Maintain technical documentation, testing records, material specifications, and quality reports. Ensure compliance with relevant textile standards, customer requirements, and applicable safety and performance specifications. Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or a closely related discipline. Experience 5–10 years of relevant experience in textile manufacturing, apparel, garment production, fabric development, or textile quality assurance. Practical experience in fabric evaluation, testing, material selection, and textile quality control. Experience in uniform manufacturing, technical textiles, military apparel, or performance garments will be an advantage. Candidates with experience working with international buyers and technical fabric specifications are preferred. Technical Proficiency Strong knowledge of textile fibers, yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, dyeing, finishing, and fabric treatments. Proficiency in fabric testing methods and quality evaluation, including tensile strength, abrasion resistance, pilling, shrinkage, colorfastness, and dimensional stability. Knowledge of garment construction, textile manufacturing processes, fabric inspection systems, and quality assurance procedures. Ability to interpret technical specifications, laboratory reports, fabric test results, and material datasheets. Familiarity with international textile testing standards such as ISO, AATCC, and ASTM. Knowledge of technical textiles, performance fabrics, or protective textiles is an advantage. Proficiency in MS Office and technical reporting; experience with SAP systems is an advantage. Required Skills Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset. Effective communication and coordination skills. Ability to work collaboratively across technical, procurement, production, and quality functions. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Supplier evaluation, technical assessment, and root-cause analysis capabilities. Show more Show less