**Overview**

The Materials Manager – Gear & Advanced Innovation leads the development, validation, and commercialization of advanced material systems for REI Gear categories. This role focuses on technical fabrics and systems—including coatings, laminations, membranes, bonded constructions, and surface technologies—and drives open innovation with mills, chemical suppliers, and external partners.

This role bridges material science and product execution, translating emerging technologies into scalable, production-ready solutions that meet REI’s performance, durability, sustainability, and supply-chain requirements.

**Responsibilities and Qualifications**

**Leadership and Team Development**

+ Inspire and lead a high-performing team of material developers, providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
+ Define key responsibilities and practices to promote teamwork, innovation, and confidence in leadership.
+ Foster a cultur...