Technical & Quality Manager (Fr Fabric)

Role Purpose:
-We are looking for an experienced and technically strong professional with 10+ years of experience in IFR (Inherent Flame Resistant) product range development and manufacturing and quality governance. The candidate should possess end-to-end expertise across the textile value chain, including fiber selection, spinning, weaving, processing, dyeing, and finishing of IFR fabrics.
- The ideal candidate should have strong technical competence, problem-solving capability, and leadership skills to drive product development, process optimization, team management and quality governance while supporting business growth in the protective textile segment.
• Technical Accountability
- Lead end-to-end development and manufacturing of IFR fabric products.
- Drive fiber selection and material optimization based on performance requirements and customer needs.
- Manage and oversee spinning, weaving, processing, dyeing, and finishing operations for IFR products.
- Develop and optimize fabric constructions to meet FR performance, comfort, durability, and certification requirements.
- Lead technical discussions with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Support new product development, innovation, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Quality Accountability
- Govern end-to-end process control and quality assurance
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry certifications and standards related to protective textiles and flame-resistant fabrics.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues across the textile value chain.
- Own Safety Fabric product specification and revision
• People Management
- Coordinate with internal teams for product development, quality assurance, sourcing, and production planning.
- Mentor and manage technical/production teams and demonstrate strong leadership capability.