GAJABA BASNAYAKE
Textile Engineer
Bayonne,64
Summary
Smart, dynamic textile engineer with more than 15 years of experience working in the Apparel manufacturing sector with extensive knowledge of Fabric knitting, dyeing, finishing, Finish Good manufacturing and Supply chain management. Committed to maintain professional relationships with multiple parties to increase profitability and drive sustainable business. Curious, passionate to learn and experiment, and dare to make decisions. Skilled in managing project timelines and enhancing product performance through stability testing protocols and supplier collaboration.
Committed to advancing quality control measures and assurance protocols while leveraging knowledge of manufacturing processes to drive innovation in prototype designing and design for manufacturability.
Innovative and driven individual with background in engineering, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and collaborative mindset. Skilled in utilising analytical thinking and technical expertise to develop and improve products. Eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects and drive technological advancements in textile engineering role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Research and Development Engineer
Enovis France
Mouguerre, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Responsible for the development of Medical compression socks aligning with the approved medical requirments with Merz circular knitting machines .
- Sourcing the right yarn to create the best available products in the medical compression socks market .
- Generating engineering and technical documentation to facilitate product development collaboration.
- Creating protocols to ensure that all the developments are done aligning with the europeen medical requirments.
- conductiong tests , analyzing the test results and control the developments and homologation for production.
- Conducting research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Designing and implementing quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
Textile engineer
Decathlon, France
Lille, North
12.2020 - 04.2025
- Responsible for developing eco designed stretch and rigid synthetic knit components for aquatic sports. ( Solar protection, Chlorine resitance, Moisture management, Reduced carbon foot print)
- Launching the developments & duplications with 16 suppliers globally ( China, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri lanka, Turkey, Tunisa & Italy )
- Managing the supplier panel , following up the developments with regular meetings, providing technical support on developments and production,technical process analysis of warping, knitting and dyeing, align the supply chain with developments
- Analyzing the test reports and ensuring the quality and conformity of the components prior to the deadline of each season, Color control and validation, Project follow up on quality and user benefits of components.
- Sourcing the right yarn for the components .
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to identify defects and improve overall product quality.
- Researched emerging textile technologies to drive innovation within product development.
- Conducted thorough analysis of fabric properties to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed innovative textile solutions to enhance product performance and durability.
- Tested fabrics under different conditions to determine durability and suitability for various applications.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Collaborated with designers to create functional and aesthetically pleasing textile products.
- Developed new textile manufacturing processes to improve product quality.
- Managed project timelines and resources effectively to meet product launch deadlines.
- Problem solving , identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions.
- Evaluated the environmental impact of manufacturing practices; implemented sustainable alternatives where possible.
- Conducted extensive research on textile materials, resulting in innovative product designs.
Production leader Component
Decathlon, Sri Lanka
Colombo , Sri Lanka
06.2015 - 12.2020
- Launch the developments and the duplications of the components in the local supplier panel and follow them, test them and control them before submitting them to the responsible component engineer.
- Price negotiation, Plan the environment, Quality, HR assessments of the local supplier panel and ensure that they are within the requirements of the brand.
- Lab relay, Color relay of the country.
- Validated Color trainer
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Led production team to achieve operational excellence through streamlined workflows and effective communication.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimise inventory management and reduce waste.
- Monitored production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
- Scheduled and coordinated production activities to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team feedback and innovative solutions.
- Achieved excellent customer satisfaction rates with quality assurance strategies.
- Facilitated smooth communication between different departments.
- Improved quality control by implementing rigorous checks.
- Mitigated potential risks through careful project planning and execution.
- Handled tight deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
- Troubleshot issues and delivered corrective action quickly to prevent production delays.
- Identified process failures and highlighted opportunities to streamline production operations.
- Managed product tests to verify functionality and quality.
Technical business Executive
MAS Fabric, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsible for all the actions in key accounts, from component development, Print and lab dip development to delivering the bulk orders on time to the finished good suppliers. (Decathlon, Sloggy, Nike,)
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across development , production ,finishing & quality teams.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems of development, production & color teams, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Streamlined internal processes to improve productivity and reduce turnaround times for project deliverables.
Development Merchandiser
MAS Linea Aqua, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri lanka
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Development of swimwear, creating BOMs , doing costings and price negotiation with the component and accessory suppliers. (Victoria's Secret , Abercrombie & Lands'end )
- Creating of material, codes and BOMs & material requirment on SAP
- Managed sourcing and selection of materials to optimise production efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive product specifications and ensured alignment with market trends.
- Developed custom merchandising plans with team collaboration.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships to negotiate better deals.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain quality standards throughout the supply chain.
Bulk Merchandiser
MAS Intimates, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri lanka
04.2007 - 04.2011
- Follow up the Finish good production and make sure the availability of all the required raw material prior to production.
- Work experience on SAP based systems
- Update the customer on the deliveries and reservation of Cargo for all the shipments. (DIM, Playtex)
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure optimal stock levels were maintained.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Lean manufacturing on production floor
- Quick changeover application and application of Toyota production System
- Problem solving culture
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Peradeniya
Kandy, CPSkills
- Quality assurance
- Product reliability testing
- Process optimisation
- Data analysis
- Technical documentation review
- Design optimisation
- Material strength processing
- Project timeline management
- Product performance enhancement
- Stability testing protocols
- Supplier collaboration
- Risk assessment techniques
- Laboratory testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality control measures
- Quality assurance protocols
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Prototype designing
- Design for manufacturability
- Testing procedure planning
LANGUAGES
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate
HOBBIES
Fitness Enthusiast, Nature Hiking, Travel & Culture, Music
Affiliations
- Fitness & Health , Travelling , Nature hiking
Timeline
Research and Development Engineer
Enovis France
04.2025 - 12.2025
Textile engineer
Decathlon, France
12.2020 - 04.2025
Production leader Component
Decathlon, Sri Lanka
06.2015 - 12.2020
Technical business Executive
MAS Fabric, Sri Lanka
04.2013 - 06.2015
Development Merchandiser
MAS Linea Aqua, Sri Lanka
04.2011 - 04.2013
Bulk Merchandiser
MAS Intimates, Sri Lanka
04.2007 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Peradeniya