Are you someone who loves understanding how products work, developing new ideas and finding practical solutions to technical challenges?
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
We’re looking for a hands-on Product & Technical Lead to play a key role in the development and manufacture of textile products. This is an opportunity to take ownership of product development and technical activities, working closely with production, sales, purchasing, suppliers and customers to turn ideas into successful, commercially viable products.
You’ll be involved throughout the process, from selecting materials and developing fabric constructions through to sampling, testing and getting products ready for full-scale production.
This isn’t a role where you’ll be stuck behind a desk. We’re looking for someone who understands textile manufacturing, enjoys solving problems and can bring people together to make things happen.
What You Get
* A salary of £40-50k DOE
* 28 days holiday including bank hols (up to 10 additional days accrual with long-service)
* Early finish on Fridays
* Annual profit related bonus
About You
You’ll have a solid background in textile manufacturing, with the technical knowledge and practical experience to understand how materials, fabric construction and production processes influence the finished product.
You might already be working in a technical management or product development role, or be an experienced textile technologist ready to take the next step.
You’ll ideally bring:
* Experience in textile product development, technical management or a similar manufacturing-based role.
* A good understanding of warp knitting and/or weft knitting, including yarn selection, fabric construction and product performance.
* Experience taking products from initial development and sampling through to testing, approval and bulk production.
* The ability to work closely with production teams to resolve technical challenges and make sure products can be manufactured effectively.
* Good communication skills, with the confidence to work with customers, suppliers and colleagues across different departments.
* A practical, organised approach to problem-solving, with an eye for detail and an understanding of commercial priorities.
Experience of dyeing, finishing, coating or lamination would also be useful, although the main focus is on textile technology and product development.
About The Role
You’ll take the lead on product and technical development, helping to bring new products to life and continually improve existing ones.
* Managing product development projects from the initial idea through to sampling, testing and production. xsabvtc
* Working with customers and internal teams to understand requirements and develop products that meet their needs.
* Advising on yarn selection, fabric construction, materials and technical feasibil...
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