Product Technologist - Textiles

Michael Page (UK); Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Product Technologist specializing in Homeware. This role involves collaborating with design and sales teams, overseeing product development, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in textiles and relevant technical experience, contributing to sustainable practices within the industry. The company offers hybrid working options, generous holiday, and additional perks.

Benefits

Hybrid working

23 days holiday, rising to 25

Free car parking

Discount on product

Qualifications

• Full understanding of textile and product construction.
• Experience in a technical role within supply base or retail.
• Confident in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist design/sales teams with product development based on retailer requirements.
• Carry out pre-production meetings to manage risks.
• Create legally compliant product instructions and manage approvals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in textile discipline

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Job description

• Free Parking ; Close to transport links
• Hybrid Working

About Our Client

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.

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 / 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

The Successful Applicant

• 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

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 Product



Product Technologist - Textiles

Product Technologist - Textiles

Product Technologist - Textiles