Textile Innovation Engineer - Great design can change lives! Bridgeworks Consulting is partnering with a global organisation that provides sell-designed medical devices to appoint a Sydney-based Textile Innovation Engineer within its Textile Centre of Excellence. Core Responsibilities You will work alongside a small global team to develop and engineer soft components that integrate seamlessly into advanced hardware systems and meet the highest standards of comfort, quality, and performance. Product Design & Innovation Engineer and prototype innovative textile-integrated components. Translate user and design requirements into technically robust softgoods constructions. Evaluate materials, joining technologies and textile architectures. Lead feasibility studies and structured testing of new concepts. Contribute to intellectual property development where relevant. Integration & Technical Development Apply bonding, lamination, welding and seam technologies in product development. Partner with industrial design and mechanical engineering teams. Ensure textile systems meet comfort, durability and manufacturability criteria. Supplier Engagement Collaborate with global suppliers to explore new materials and process capabilities. Assess the scalability of innovative constructions. Leverage or build a network of specialist textile and softgoods suppliers. Critical Requirements Degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Design, Apparel Engineering, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience in innovation-led softgoods or textile product development (e.g. performance footwear, wearables, advanced consumer products or medical devices). Strong knowledge of textile manufacturing and softgoods integration methods (knitting, braiding, coating, finishing, bonding, ultrasonic/RF welding, lamination, seam taping, thermoforming, shaping, overmoulding with plastics). Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers. Full right to work in Australia is mandatory. Highly Regarded CAD proficiency (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks or similar). Established relationships with global suppliers, integrators and manufacturing partners. Ability to sketch and communicate concepts in 2D/3D Why Consider This Role? Genuine innovation mandate with influence over next-generation product platforms Technically credible global team Strong organisational investment in textile capability Hybrid working model (minimum three days onsite in Bella Vista) Attractive base salary, bonus structure and Employee share purchase scheme Apply now to join the team creating the next generation of groundbreaking products and help make the world a healthier place. Our team has been recruiting in the apparel, textile and footwear sectors for over 30 years. We have gained the knowledge, expertise and contacts to make your recruitment experience as stress-free as possible. We have your national and international recruitment needs covered! Visit us online at www.bwconsulting.biz