Job Context:

AKH Knitting Dyeing Ltd is a knit composite factory and it’s a sister concern of AKH Group. We want to hire few Knitting R&D Executive who conducts research and development activities related to knitted fabrics, yarns, machine settings, and production technique role focuses on creating new fabric developments, improving fabric quality, reducing costs, and supporting sample development for buyers and merchandising teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop new knitted fabric constructions according to buyer requirements.
Create innovative fabric designs, textures, and performance features.
Conduct fabric trials and sample developments.
Analyze market trends and competitor products.
Determine suitable machine settings for new developments.
Monitor knitting parameters like GSM, Stitch length, Yarn tension, Machine gauge, Loop density.
Improve machine efficiency and productivity.
Evaluate different yarn types and blends.
Conduct fabric performance testing.
Analyze shrinkage, spirituality, pilling, and dimensional stability.
Maintain development records and test reports.
Coordinate with Merchandising team, dyeing department, quality department, production team.
Provide technical solutions for fabric-related issues.
Support bulk production troubleshooting.
Develop cost-effective fabric constructions.
Reduce yarn consumption without affecting quality.
Improve fabric quality and production yield.
Minimize fabric defects and wastage.
Prepare development sheets and technical specifications.
Maintain fabric library and development database.
Generate R&D reports and presentations.
Track development progress and approvals.