Textile Engineer

Job Title: Textile Engineer (Saree Construction & Weaving Technology)
Location: Visakhapatnam
Experience Required: 3–8+ Years
About the Role:
Onliest LLC is seeking a highly skilled Textile Engineer with a strong foundation in weaving construction, saree architecture, and loom-based design systems. The ideal candidate will combine technical textile expertise with practical production experience, enabling the development of scalable and repeatable saree designs using modern and traditional weaving technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement weaving construction logic for sarees, including body, border, and blouse sections
Design and build modular saree architecture with repeatable and scalable design systems
Translate design concepts into loom-ready formats using CAD and jacquard programming
Analyze and optimize warp and weft behavior for desired fabric outcomes
Plan and execute pick structures (body vs border vs blouse zones)
Evaluate loom feasibility and select appropriate weaving technologies
Collaborate closely with weavers, mills, and production teams for sampling and execution
Ensure fabric quality, weight distribution, and structural balance
Troubleshoot design and production challenges, leveraging hands-on experience
Required Skills & Competencies:
Strong foundation in Textile Engineering or Textile Design, with in-depth knowledge of weaving principles and fabric construction
Expertise in weaving construction and logic thinking, including clear understanding of:
Warp vs Weft behavior
Weave structures and fabric performance
Saree and border construction methodologies
Proficient in loom technologies and feasibility assessment, including:
Jacquard, Dobby (electronic), and traditional looms
Ability to evaluate loom suitability for specific designs
Understanding of loom behavior and limitations
Hands-on experience in CAD and loom translation (Non-Negotiable):
NedGraphics
Textronics
Jacquard programming
Ability to convert designs into production-ready loom instructions
Strong technical knowledge of warp setup and pick planning, including:
Yarn counts, tension control, and border separation
Structuring body, border, and blouse sections
In-depth understanding of fabric behavior and material sensitivity, including:
Balance between weave, structure, and weight distribution
India-specific saree construction systems and constraints
Ability to develop repeatable design logic and build modular saree architecture
Proven experience working with weavers, textile mills, and production teams
Practical exposure to sampling, production cycles, and troubleshooting failures in weaving
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bridge design concepts and production execution
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in luxury or high-end textile design
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to bridge design, engineering, and production
Interested can share their resume to careers@onliestworld.com

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