Profession

Textile Engineer

Innovator in material processing

Fields of activity | Textile Engineer

As a textile engineer, you’ll be responsible for the technical production of garments, home textiles, and technical textiles, such as those used in car seats. You’ll plan and oversee production processes, ensuring quality control of finished products. In the process, you’ll apply certain methods of analysis and testing. This includes applying various analysis and testing methods to assess factors like color fastness and fabric durability.

Your role as a textile engineer will also involve continuously optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency. Additionally, you may contribute to the development of new testing methods and material innovations.


Personal requirements | Textile Engineer

  • Knowledge of the textile industry
  • Technical expertise
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Creativity and an eye for aesthetics
  • Care and accuracy

Path to the profession | Textile Engineer

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Textile Technology

Fascinating fibers and fabrics: solve textile challenges

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Potential jobs | Textile Engineer

As a textile engineer, you’ll work in various sectors of the textile industry, including clothing, home textiles, and technical textiles, such as those used in the automotive or aviation industries. You can also find employment directly with textile manufacturers and in production facilities. Alternatively, you may choose self-employment, offering consulting services in textile technology or quality management.