Technology Entrepreneur - Textile Integration (Assistant Manager)

About the role

Twinery, part of MAS Holdings, is looking for a hands-on Technology Entrepreneur in Textile Integration to act as a bridge between raw material science and market-ready textile solutions. The role sits at the intersection of technology, design and commercial strategy, turning unmet needs into differentiated, high-performance material solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies and unmet needs in existing textile and material offerings and turn them into clear, actionable concepts
• Drive end-to-end material innovation and new product development, turning ideas into engineered knit constructions with novel structures, fibers, yarns, blends and finishes
• Program knit constructions from finalized patterns and design specifications, aligned with product performance
• Translate consumer insights and brand briefs into material solutions balancing functionality, aesthetics, performance, manufacturability and cost
• Develop and validate prototypes through knitting trials, and run testing according to customer-specific protocols
• Explore emerging materials and technologies, and push beyond existing standards to create novel, high-value material propositions
• Build a differentiated material portfolio and own the full innovation lifecycle, from ideation to prototyping, testing, validation and handover for production scale-up
• Work cross-functionally with knit design, sourcing, manufacturing and commercial teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, with substantial hands-on experience in textile/knitting technology and product development
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Proven track record of turning problems or market opportunities into tangible material or product concepts
• Curious, experimental mindset and willingness to test and refine ideas through hands-on trials
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations, with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Certifications or coursework in Pattern Technology, Textile Design, Product Development or Innovation Management is an advantage

Required skills

• Knitting and textile platforms: engineered circular knit, flat knit, seamless/engineered knit, warp knit and lace
• Knitting programming software such as Stoll M1+, APEX 3 and Create+
• In-depth knowledge of yarns, material properties and functional performance
• Hands-on knowledge of knitting structures, machinery and processes