Material Developer - Functional outdoor fabrics
Klättermusen AktiebolagPublicerad: 2026-06-02
Ansök senast: 2026-07-02
Beskrivning
We are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Material Developer to join our Material team that is part of our Purchase & Production team. This role requires hands-on experience creating engineered wovens and advanced knit constructions. The ideal candidate is someone who not only understands materials at the fabric level, but who can build them from the yarn up, working with innovative fibers, blends and structures to meet performance, sustainability, and cost targets.
In this role, you won't just work with fabrics, you'll help shape them from the ground up. You will be responsible for developing, testing and implementing advanced materials for our product lines. You will work cross functional within the company to develop, test, and implement new materials from concept to commercialization and you will also spend time together with the suppliers to craft solutions that push boundaries of performance and sustainability.
Alongside technical development, this position involves ownership of the administrative and PLM requirements connected to material creation, documentation, specifications and lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabric & Trim Development:
Work cross‑functionally with product design and development teams to engineer advanced wovens, knits, and composite materials. Apply deep expertise in fiber chemistry, polymer performance, and textile finishing processes to deliver materials that achieve our targeted performance, aesthetic, and sustainability goals.
Explore and integrate innovative and emerging fiber technologies into new material concepts.
Provide regular updates and reports to the product development team and management.
Ensure that our materials meet regulatory and safety standards.
Ensure that all material product cards in the PLM system are up to date and accurate.
Negotiate prices (incl. surcharges), lead times and minimum order quantities with suppliers.
Quality Assurance & Testing:
Develop and implement testing protocols to assess material performance under various conditions.
Conduct and coordinate rigorous testing and evaluation of fabrics & trims to ensure they meet Klättermusen's standards, including data from suppliers and third-party testing labs.
Work with quality assurance teams to ensure consistent material quality in production.
Keep detailed records of test results.
Request and review fabric approval packages of new developments
Sustainability Initiatives:
Identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and practices into product development.
Ensure environmental impact reduction through material innovation/choices.
Ensure that sustainability data for materials are up to date and accurate in the PLM system.
Contribute to sustainability initiatives and other science-driven projects.
Other:
Establish and maintain relationships with key material suppliers.
Support the commercial team with sustainability and material data.
Qualifications:
Proven experience (3+ years) in functional fabrics, including foams, laminations, membranes, coatings and related technologies in sport/outdoor products or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science or a related field
Strong knowledge of material properties, fabric constructions, manufacturing processes and testing methods
Understanding of advanced material applications such as coatings, laminations and performance enhancing technologies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to details
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to take ownership of projects and initiatives
Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, PLM systems)
Business-level proficiency in written and oral English communication
The position is a full-time position based in Åre, with start 1st of September.
Welcome to apply before 02.07.2026.
We only accept applications through this channel. Your application will be stored in our database, and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available. Applications will be handled on an ongoing basis.
In this role, you won't just work with fabrics, you'll help shape them from the ground up. You will be responsible for developing, testing and implementing advanced materials for our product lines. You will work cross functional within the company to develop, test, and implement new materials from concept to commercialization and you will also spend time together with the suppliers to craft solutions that push boundaries of performance and sustainability.
Alongside technical development, this position involves ownership of the administrative and PLM requirements connected to material creation, documentation, specifications and lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabric & Trim Development:
Work cross‑functionally with product design and development teams to engineer advanced wovens, knits, and composite materials. Apply deep expertise in fiber chemistry, polymer performance, and textile finishing processes to deliver materials that achieve our targeted performance, aesthetic, and sustainability goals.
Explore and integrate innovative and emerging fiber technologies into new material concepts.
Provide regular updates and reports to the product development team and management.
Ensure that our materials meet regulatory and safety standards.
Ensure that all material product cards in the PLM system are up to date and accurate.
Negotiate prices (incl. surcharges), lead times and minimum order quantities with suppliers.
Quality Assurance & Testing:
Develop and implement testing protocols to assess material performance under various conditions.
Conduct and coordinate rigorous testing and evaluation of fabrics & trims to ensure they meet Klättermusen's standards, including data from suppliers and third-party testing labs.
Work with quality assurance teams to ensure consistent material quality in production.
Keep detailed records of test results.
Request and review fabric approval packages of new developments
Sustainability Initiatives:
Identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and practices into product development.
Ensure environmental impact reduction through material innovation/choices.
Ensure that sustainability data for materials are up to date and accurate in the PLM system.
Contribute to sustainability initiatives and other science-driven projects.
Other:
Establish and maintain relationships with key material suppliers.
Support the commercial team with sustainability and material data.
Qualifications:
Proven experience (3+ years) in functional fabrics, including foams, laminations, membranes, coatings and related technologies in sport/outdoor products or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science or a related field
Strong knowledge of material properties, fabric constructions, manufacturing processes and testing methods
Understanding of advanced material applications such as coatings, laminations and performance enhancing technologies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to details
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to take ownership of projects and initiatives
Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, PLM systems)
Business-level proficiency in written and oral English communication
The position is a full-time position based in Åre, with start 1st of September.
Welcome to apply before 02.07.2026.
We only accept applications through this channel. Your application will be stored in our database, and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available. Applications will be handled on an ongoing basis.
