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Location: Uxbridge
Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum (depending on experience + Bens)
QA / QC Clothing Technologist Wanted
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: To £40k + Bens
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a growing and well-established clothing manufacturing business looking to add a QA Technologist / QC to their team of 3 (business much larger).
DUTIES:
* Conduct fit sessions in-house and at retailers’ sites (when permitted), balancing speed and quality; make confident commercial decisions; own the fitting process and inspire trust from colleagues and suppliers.
* Analyze technical issues accurately and communicate clearly with suppliers; process samples promptly and efficiently.
* Collaborate with Design, Merchandising teams, and suppliers to provide technical guidance on new product development, aiming to reduce costs and improve quality.
* Ensure compliance with fibre labelling regulations, product safety, and REACH legislation; manage testing and resolve non-compliance issues effectively.
* Deliver continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
* Perform grading; use PLM interface with suppliers.
MUST HAVES:
* Recent experience as a fashion Clothing QA or QC in a fast-paced high street clothing supplier or retailer.
* Multi-product experience, able to switch between product areas confidently.
* Solid experience working directly with factories, including workflow, production control, machinery, and equipment.
* Good understanding of garment construction, fabric technology, and testing.
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
* Strong IT skills: Outlook, Excel, Word.
* Keen to learn childrenswear and problem-solving skills.
* Eligible to work long-term in the UK.
* Pattern-cutting knowledge and practice; knowledge of grading and grade rules is a plus.
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