- Material Research & Documentation
- Research new textile technologies, recycled material solutions, and latex-based leather alternatives.
- Review academic literature, patents, and supplier innovations in sustainable materials.
- Maintain a materials innovation database. - Testing & Characterization Support
- Assist in preparing material samples for testing (mechanical, thermal, chemical, and sustainability tests).
- Support lab-based testing under supervision (tensile strength, abrasion, VOC, recyclability, etc.).
- Record, analyze, and interpret test data. - Sustainability Assessment
- Contribute to LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) and GWP (Global Warming Potential) calculations for selected materials.
- Compare baseline and alternative materials for environmental performance. - Project Support Activities
- Support organize supplier samples, maintain test logs, and track progress of trials.
- Prepare technical presentations and reports for internal stakeholders.
- Support in building material property databases for future textile and recycled material topics. - Collaboration & Communication
- Work with cross-functional teams including design, procurement, and sustainability groups.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for material substitution ideas.
- Support in coordination with external labs and universities for specialized testing.
Education: B.E (Mechanical/Production/Automotive)