Global Raw Materials Developer, Yarn Technologist at Aloyoga

Aloyoga

Commerce, California, United States·2d ago

Mid LevelFull-time

Salary Range

$102,000 - $138,000 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

The Global Raw Materials Yarn Technologist is responsible for leading Tier 3 yarn engineering and validation, supporting Alo’s yarn platforms. This role drives yarn selection, technical alignment, and supplier execution across yarn partners, ensuring yarn performance meets Alo’s durability and aesthetic standards.

Key Responsibilities

→Lead Tier 3 yarn development and execution for textile programs, ensuring yarn selections align with garment performance and appearance standards.
→Develop and maintain yarn specifications, ensuring parameters are documented clearly and scalable for bulk readiness.
→Coordinate testing and validation for Tier 3 yarns, confirming alignment with intended end use and driving refinements tied to performance outcomes.
→Partner directly with fiber producers and yarn suppliers to align on technical execution, quality standards, and process controls.
→Provide Tier 3 yarn expertise to support broader fabric developments, including yarn systems used in performance knits and woven structures.
→Troubleshoot recurring fabric and garment issues that trace back to yarn inputs, driving corrective actions with suppliers.
→Own yarn-related documentation and data integrity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of materials progressing toward bulk readiness.

Requirements

✓6+ years in yarn engineering, yarn development, or Tier 3 raw materials roles, with strong exposure to yarn systems and knit performance requirements.
✓Expertise in yarn architecture (spun and filament), fiber selection, and performance translation into knit structures.
✓Experience working directly with Tier 3 suppliers and partnering with Tier 2 mills and Tier 1 knitters to support fabric execution.
✓Strong understanding of quality and consistency controls for yarn performance.
✓Ability to translate technical yarn decisions into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams and development partners.
✓Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, design-led environment.
✓Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical information into clear development direction.
✓Proficiency in PLM systems and Excel for documentation, development tracking, and material readiness management.