ENGINEER - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Position Summary
We are looking for a Textile Engineer to support the development and manufacturing of textile-backed adhesive tapes. The role covers woven cloth, knitted fabric, fleece, nonwoven and glass-cloth backings used in wire harness, electrical insulation and other industrial tapes. The engineer will work on material design, textile processing, testing, supplier development, plant trials and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and improve woven, knitted, nonwoven fleece and glass-cloth backings for adhesive tapes.
Select suitable fiber, yarn, weave, GSM, thickness, porosity and surface finish based on product requirements.
Improve tape performance, including hand tear, abrasion resistance, noise reduction, flexibility, flagging resistance, heat resistance and electrical insulation.
Improve the compatibility of textile backings with acrylic, rubber, hot-melt and silicone adhesives.
Work with suppliers on weaving, nonwoven bonding, dyeing, heat setting, calendaring, coating, impregnation, back-sizing and finishing processes.




Plan and conduct laboratory, supplier and plant trials from concept stage to commercial production.
Solve backing-related issues during coating, drying, slitting, winding and tape conversion.
Investigate material variations such as GSM, thickness, width, bow, skew, shrinkage, fraying, curl, color and surface treatment.
Investigate process defects such as adhesive strike-through, poor anchorage, wrinkles, web breaks, telescoping, poor slitting and uneven unwind.
Prepare material specifications, test methods, trial reports, control plans and technical documents.
Maintain technical data and learning for future product development.
Identify recent textile technologies and sustainable materials for business growth.
Support supplier selection, technical evaluation, material qualification, corrective actions and localization.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement,

📌 Engineer Product Development Thane
🏢 PRS Permacel
📍 Thane