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Quality and Safety Assurance: Ensure all electrical products meet UK and EU safety standards, including bespoke items.
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Technical Assessments: Evaluate products against safety regulations and industry standards.
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Testing Requirements: Research and recommend testing protocols to guarantee legislative compliance.
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Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed technical files to ensure the safety of imported goods.
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Artwork and Labeling Approval: Review and approve product artwork, manuals, and labels to ensure legal compliance.
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Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on the latest industry trends and regulations, sharing insights across the team.
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External Coordination: Collaborate with external labs, suppliers, and our Far East sourcing team to ensure product quality.
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Problem Solving: Address customer complaints and resolve non-conformance issues swiftly.
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Global Engagement: Occasional travel to China to oversee product quality and supplier compliance.
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Product Knowledge: Expertise in electrical categories like SDAs, heating, cooling, lighting, and home/garden products.
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Regulatory Expertise: Strong understanding of UK/EU electrical standards and regulations.
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Commercial Awareness: Ability to assess the commercial impact of quality and safety decisions.
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Experience: Proven track record in product development or quality assurance within a retail environment.
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Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, especially for conveying technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
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Organizational Skills: Strong time management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Technical Background: At least 12 months in a technical or QA role within the electrical category, ideally in a retail or testing environment.
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Education: A relevant degree or equivalent technical qualification/experience is preferred.
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Bonus Skills: Experience in other product areas (chemicals, toys, textiles) is a plus.
Poundstretcher
Leicester LE9 2BJ
Full-time
Contact Detail:
Poundstretcher Ltd. Recruiting Team