R&D Executive

Executive – Research & Development

Company: Teejay Lanka PLC

Location: Teejay Lanka PLC – Avissawella

We are looking for a dynamic and an energetic individual to join the Research & Development (Innovation) team to ensure product development, deliver customer satisfaction, drive profitable projects and ensure a smooth production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fabric concepts up to QA sample stage based on customer specifications, test reports, performance standards, and swatches.
• Manage and ensure adherence to the Time and Action Plan.
• Analyze variances between deliverables and actual output, coordinate internal improvements, communicate technical feedback to customers, and obtain approvals where required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and records.
• Develop product technical specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams to define performance standards through laboratory testing.
• Monitor yarn, knitted fabric, and textile application trends.
• Prepare trend collections and present them to brands in collaboration with the Marketing team.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering or National Diploma in Technology (NDT).
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a similar role; experience in a manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and multitask, while working collaboratively as a team player.