Tanjim Hossain

About Tanjim Hossain

Self-motivated and results-driven individual, who thrives in both industrial and research environments-Have a strong background in polymer science and textile manufacturing, covering fiber-to-fabric development-Lead multiple projects on PU-based coated fabrics for aviation, marine, furniture, healthcare, and automotive industries, ensuring materials meet targeted specifications-Manage testing, validation, and compliance for various industries, providing data-driven insights to support engineering decisions and material improvements-Developed multiple test protocols and standards to evaluate the performance of textile materials, according to NFPA and ASTM standards-Analyzed the cleaning performance of different cleaning products and achieved an over 80% improvement in organic chemical removal during the laundering process-Utilized various analytical techniques, such as GC-MS, HPLC-MS, FTIR, DSC, SEM, and TGA, for chemical analysis and textile materials characterization-Developed and validated analytical methods for detecting and quantifying organic chemical contaminants that affect the health and safety of firefighters.

Experience

1. Senior Product Engineer

   Ultrafabrics

   Sep 2024 — Present · NY, US

   Develop PU-coated fabrics and collaborate closely with global mills on woven, knit, and non-woven backcloth development for aviation, marine, furniture, and automotive applications-Work cross-functionally to develop coated textiles by selecting and optimizing polyurethane resins and surface treatments for new and existing products-Lead material performance evaluation and testing to ensure compliance with OEM, regulatory, and industry standards-Conduct and oversee performance validation programs for North American, Canadian, and European markets-Manage and define product specifications covering physical and mechanical properties, flammability, VOC emissions, hydrolysis resistance, UV durability, microbial pinking, corrosion resistance, and comfort performance-Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of material issues by evaluating raw materials, manufacturing processes, and utilizing advanced analytical tools such as GC-MS, FTIR, SEM-EDS, DSC, and related techniques-Lead sustainable chemistry initiatives to reduce VOC emissions and incorporate sustainable and renewable raw materials into product formulations-Drive multiple cross-functional projects focused on VOC reduction, lightfastness improvement, pinking mitigation, and chemical compliance across automotive and non-automotive sectors-Benchmark competitive products to assess comfort, performance, and innovation, and translate insights into continuous product improvement-Collaborate with Product Development to ensure new materials meet targeted technical and performance specifications-Implement engineering and process changes to support continuous improvement and product robustness-Summarize test results, compliance reports, and comparative analyses for internal teams and present to the larger groups.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Fiber and Polymer Science

  2020 — 2024

• Bangladesh University of Textiles

  Textile Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Texas Tech University

  M.Sc , Major-Fiber and Biopolymer

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Finish
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Textiles
• Construction
• Knitting
• Design
• Executive Positions
• Printing
• Cam
• Arranging