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 factoriesClient Details
A great opportunity for an Product Technologist - Homeware to join a market leading textile business in the Greater Manchester office. They design and produce textiles for the Bedroom, living room etc. They have a great reputation in the industry with a number of long service employees. They take Sustainability very seriously and are members of Better Cotton for example.
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 / concerns
Product sealing at all relevant points in the critical path including packaging
Create legally compliant wording and instructions for product and packaging
Manage product approvals / rejections and maintain records on an internal database
Determine and communicate relevant test requirements to the supplier and interpret the results with effective corrective actions
Act in the event of product failure, liaising with suppliers and customers to minimise risk at the lowest cost in conjunction with the wider commercial team
React swiftly and effectively to customer driven complaints and returns, interpret returns data and suggest corrective recommendations
Work closely with the off shore and UK Q.C. teams to monitor quality
Deliver technical parts of the critical path to deadlines
Attend regular updates with customers on development and production topics
Keep up to date with new product legislation on behalf of customers/suppliers
Understanding regulations, UKCA / CE and PPE legislation - preferred but not essential
Understanding REACH / ZDHC chemical compliance
Support the sustainability team with product related data
Profile
Full and in depth understanding of textile and product construction, processing and manufacturing, with a keen eye for detail
Ideally educated to degree level in a textile discipline
Confident using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel
Experience working in a technical role in in the supply base or at a retailer
Job Offer
Hybrid working + 23 days holiday - rising to 25 over 2 years
Free car parking + Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm + Discount on Product
Product Technologist - Textiles
Product Technologist - Textiles
Product Technologist - Textiles