Product Developer

Product & Design Full Time Mississauga, ONWuxlyis a Canadian leader inadvanced textile integration, tactical apparel, smarttextilesand soft-goods manufacturing—pairingdesign, pattern engineering, supply chain, and scalable productionto deliver fordefenceand government clients. Weoperateas thecommercial and operational bridgebetween breakthrough textile technologies and end users—acting as asystems integrator and program managerfrom concept to delivery. Our work sits in thedual-use arena: mission-ready solutions forDefence& Tactical, extremecold weather(uniforms, outerwear, shelters, covers, concealment) alongside a growingconsumer business, translating that same performance standard intopremium outerwear and everyday gearbuilt for real conditions.Our products and programs are executed underISO 9001/14001 disciplineand shaped by performance proven in the world’s harshest environments.
Reporting toWuxly'sHead of Industrial Design, the Product Developer will lead the development of innovative apparel, tactical equipment, and advanced textile products from concept through production. Working closely with design, sourcing, manufacturing, and external partners, this role transforms customer requirements and emerging technologies into scalable, high-performance solutions that meet rigorous quality, regulatory, and operational standards acrossdefence, government, and consumer markets.
The Opportunity
Lead innovative apparel, tacticalequipmentand advanced textile products from concept through production.
Translate customer requirements and emerging technologies into scalable, high-performance solutions.
Partner with Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing,Qualityand external suppliers.
SupportDefence, Government, tactical and premium consumer programs.
WhatYou’llGet Up ToProduct Development
Lead end-to-end development of apparel, tactical equipment, softgoodsand textile-based products.
Translate customer requirements, technicalspecificationsand performanceobjectivesinto production-ready products.
Develop and manage BOMs, technical specifications, constructiondetailsand product documentation.
Coordinate samples, fit reviews, prototypeevaluationsand product testing.
Drive product improvements using test results, manufacturingfeedbackand customer input.
Project Management
Manage multiple development projects whilemaintainingtimelines,budgetsand quality standards.
Coordinate Design, Sourcing, Production, Quality,Engineeringand external manufacturing partners.
Track milestones and proactively address risks,bottlenecksand development priorities.
Support new product introductions through production readiness and commercialization.
Materials & Supply Chain
Source and evaluate fabrics, trims,hardwareand advanced textile technologies.
Collaborate with suppliers toidentifyinnovative materials and manufacturing solutions.
Balance customer specifications, performance, manufacturingcapabilityand cost.
Technical Development & Testing
Participate in pattern reviews, constructionoptimizationand manufacturability assessments.
Coordinate product testing,validationand field evaluations.
Analyze performance data and implement product improvements.
Support compliance with applicable military,governmentand industry specifications.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Maintainaccuratetechnical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 processes.
Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Improve development processes, costefficiencyand production scalability.
UseAI responsiblyto improve research, specifications,documentationand workflow efficiency.
Identifyopportunities to automate repetitive work whilemaintainingaccuracy and human oversight.
Supportadoptionof digital tools that improve development speed and collaboration.
Skills & QualificationsRequired
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Product Development, Apparel Design, Industrial Design, Textile Engineering,Engineeringora relateddiscipline.
4-8years of experience in product development, apparel, soft goods, technicaltextilesor manufacturing.
Experience managing products through the complete development lifecycle.
Strong understanding of garment construction, materials, manufacturingmethodsand product specifications.
Excellent organizational,project-management, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Software & Digital Tools
Advancedproficiencyin AdobeSuite, MicrosoftExceland Microsoft Office.
Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform.
Experience with product documentation,project-managementand collaborative development tools.
Ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve research,documentationand development efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical outerwear, tactical equipment, military apparel, softgoodsor performance products.
Advanced textiles, extreme cold-weather systems,sheltersor concealment products.
Product testing, fieldevaluationand regulated specification compliance.
Canadian and/or international manufacturing experience.
Defence, Government or other regulatedproduct-developmentexperience.
*Wuxly may use AI to assist in the initial screening stage of the recruitment process - however, Humans will be the primary reviewer of applications.
*Wuxly values diversity in our team, as well as in our customers, suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability.
*Wuxly welcomes and encourages applications from everyone. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise the Recruiter or Human Resources Associate when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.
*Wuxly is committed to doing business with local manufacturers, vendors, and partners, and to be leaders in the efforts to re-shore manufacturing in Ontario and Canada. Wuxly prioritizes recruiting and hiring local talent into positions to lead these initiatives, and are committed to being positive corporate citizens within our community.
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