Fabric Engineering Manager, Linen Bedding

Quince
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 1 - 50Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Collaboration","Cost analysis","Quality focus","Benchmarking","Material library management"]

Own the definition of “premium luxury” for Quince bedding and translate that sensory vision into clear quality standards for mills. Lead material development and innovation across cotton, linen, blends, fills, and sustainable alternatives. Drive cost engineering through yield and waste optimization while benchmarking heritage luxury brands. Define technical specs (e.g., thread count, GSM, weave, finishes) and maintain a master material library used by design and production teams.

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Fabric Engineering Manager, Linen Bedding

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Job Summary

Own the definition of “premium luxury” for Quince bedding and translate that sensory vision into clear quality standards for mills. Lead material development and innovation across cotton, linen, blends, fills, and sustainable alternatives. Drive cost engineering through yield and waste optimization while benchmarking heritage luxury brands. Define technical specs (e.g., thread count, GSM, weave, finishes) and maintain a master material library used by design and production teams.
Location: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define “premium luxury” bedding quality across hand-feel, dye penetration, breathability/durability, and natural surface character without excessive processing.
  • •Develop sensory and visual quality standards and run blind hand-feel panels with design, merchandising, and customer focus groups to validate luxury perception.
  • •Lead development of exclusive bedding materials (e.g., long-staple cottons, European linens, bamboo/Tencel blends, down and down-alternative fills, wool) and pilot sustainable alternatives.
  • •Drive cost-down initiatives through yield optimization, waste reduction, and construction efficiency while analyzing cost drivers and benchmarking competitors.
  • •Create and maintain technical specifications (thread count, yarn size, ply, GSM, weave/finish, color standards) and coordinate with design/product to translate expectations into mill briefs while maintaining a master material library.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 1 - 50

Key Requirements

  • •Degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • •10+ years in bedding/textile sourcing, development, or merchandising for home goods, apparel, or related categories.
  • •Deep knowledge of textile manufacturing processes (weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing), fiber types, and regional quality differences.
  • •Strong cost analysis skills including yield %, waste %, thread count optimization, and landed cost modeling.
  • •Experience working with design, production, and sourcing teams in a fast-paced retail environment, including building material libraries with SKU rationalization and article consolidation.
Experience:10+ years
Skills:CollaborationCost analysisQuality focusBenchmarkingMaterial library management
Certifications:OEKO-TEXGOTSGRSRDSDownpass
Tech Stack:PLMMaterial database

Company Brief

Quince
Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand offering affordable, high-quality apparel, home goods, and essentials—such as cashmere, basics, and home textiles—focused on transparent sourcing and value pricing for customers.
Industry: Direct to Consumer Brands
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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