Product line specialist

About Mermet:
Mermet was founded in 1951 and joined the Hunter Douglas family of companies in 2005. Hunter Douglas is the established worldwide design leader and most sought after name in custom window fashions and a major manufacturer of architectural products. Mermet is a manufacturer of sun control textiles specializing in PVC-coated fiberglass sunscreen fabrics. We take pride in creating long term relationships with team members and customers alike. Mermet fabrics deliver extraordinary quality, style, and unrivaled functionality while also providing technologically advanced solutions to everyday practical needs, such as managing natural light, heat reflection, sound absorption and much more. Mermet has always been a culture of innovation that attracts the best and the brightest. We pride ourselves as a group of passionate and creative individuals continuously seeking out new and novel ways to advance our company, our industry and our employees. With numerous benefits encouraging wellness and growth, Mermet regards its people as its most valuable resource.

Position Overview:

This exempt role reports to the Architectural Specification & Product Manager. Responsible for job functions as part of the product management, fabric testing, new product development, and research and development team. Interacts with Customer Service, Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing on product information and assists the Architectural Specification & Product Manager in developing programs related to product analysis, product development, and product testing.

What you'll do:

•  Coordinate, execute, and provide reporting for testing services performed for 3rd parties.
•  Interpret and provide testing report summaries from internal and external testing for fabric qualification.
• Documentation of Test Results in fabric records and ProPhase system. 
• Ownership and responsibility for utilization, maintenance, and functionality of all testing methods, standards, processes, and equipment. 
• Maintain testing report templates and update as necessary. 
• Research, suggest, justify, and onboard new equipment needs. 
• Research and suggest new tests methods and/or labs that may be beneficial to the marketing of our products. 
• Maintain and update the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fabric testing. 
• Support physical fabric qualification testing as a back-up. 
• Track and manage compliance for all external tests. Catalog all test results with test reports no older than 4 years. 
• Provide day-to-day technical support to sales, customer service, and customers. 
• Support Architectural Specification & Product Manager on day-to-day tasks. 
• Maintaining active certificates, such as C2C, GreenGuard, HPDs, and Declare labels. 
• Monitor regulatory changes, research relevant legislation, and provide regulatory updates. 
• Organization of R&D records, sampling, and competition library. • Familiarity with competitive product lines, fabric matches, and opportunities for product leverage. 
• Maintain and update competitor product comparison file. 
• Lead R&D trials in manufacturing. 
• Coordinate AERC and fenestration testing for Mermet's Fenestration Lab. 
• Lead Product Management updates for bi-weekly PM meetings and monthly operations meetings.
• Report on monthly NPD sales trends and sample distribution. All other duties as assigned

Who are you: 

• Four-year college degree preferred, ideally a textile degree or related field.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• High proficiency with MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasking abilities essential.
• Onsite position, reside in the local Spartanburg, South Carolina area.

Work Schedule & Travel:

• 40+ hours per week, M – F, beginning between 7:00am – 8:00am.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for training, trade shows, meet with customers and vendors. 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

A Leader at Mermet displays these characteristics:

Adaptability/Flexibility/Responsiveness-- Maintains an optimistic/positive outlook, responding constructively when presented with challenge or change
Business Savvy -- Aligns organizational structure, systems, processes and talent to achieve desired results
Communication Skills -- Encourages employees to feel free to openly share their thoughts and feelings.
Critical Thinking – Anticipates events and potential problems before they arise.
Decision Making/Judgment -- Applies knowledge of procedures and values when making decisions.
Driving Change – Initiates/promotes continuous learning and improvement efforts throughout the organization.
Driving Strategic Direction – Communicates/motivates others about the mission, vision, and core values.
Empowering Others -- Involves others in problem solving, decision making and planning processes.
Engenders Trust -- Demonstrates and practices high standards of personal and professional integrity.

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $58,000.00 - $78,000.00
• Bonus target range: 5%-10%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay 
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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