1. Free Parking ; Close to transport links
2. Hybrid Working
About Our Client
3. Assist design/sales teams with product development - understanding how to create and adjust product and specifications to fit retailer requirements.
4. Risk analysis of new products and factories
Job Description
Assist design/sales teams with product development - understanding how to create and adjust product and specifications to fit retailer requirements.Risk analysis of new products and factories Carry out pre-production meetings with factories and customers (where appropriate) to effectively manage any risks / concernsProduct sealing at all relevant points in the critical path including packagingCreate legally compliant wording and instructions for product and packagingManage product approvals / rejections and maintain records on an internal databaseDetermine and communicate relevant test requirements to the supplier and interpret the results with effective corrective actionsAct in the event of product failure, liaising with suppliers and customers to minimise risk at the lowest cost in conjunction with the wider commercial teamReact swiftly and effectively to customer driven complaints and returns, interpret returns data and suggest corrective recommendationsWork closely with the off shore and UK Q.C. teams to monitor qualityDeliver technical parts of the critical path to deadlinesAttend regular updates with customers on development and production topicsKeep up to date with new product legislation on behalf of customers/suppliersUnderstanding regulations, UKCA / CE and PPE legislation - preferred but not essentialUnderstanding REACH / ZDHC chemical complianceSupport the sustainability team with product related data
The Successful Applicant
5. Full and in depth understanding of textile and product construction, processing and manufacturing, with a keen eye for detail
6. Ideally educated to degree level in a textile discipline
7. Confident using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel
8. Experience working in a technical role in in the supply base or at a retailer
What's on Offer
Hybrid working + 23 days holiday - rising to 25 over 2 years Free car parking + Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm + Discount on ProductProduct Technologist - Textiles Product Technologist - Textiles Product Technologist - Textiles