Product Technologist

Product Technologist

Full-Time 36000 - 42000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
M&G

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support product development and ensure quality, compliance, and sustainability.
  • Company: Join MG Co., a design-led retailer committed to responsible practices.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, 25 days holiday, and a creative work environment.
  • Other info: Diversity is valued; we encourage applications from underrepresented backgrounds.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative team focused on beautiful, functional products.
  • Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 4+ years experience with hard goods or lighting.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 42000 £ per year.

  • Role: Product Technologist /p p Contract type: Full time, Permanent /p p
  • Start
  • Date: January 2027 /p p

Studio, London W10 /p p br /p p strong About us /strong /p p br /p p MG Co. is a design-led retailer celebrating its 10th year in business.

We design, develop and sell beautifully crafted hardware, accessories and lighting across the UK, EU and USA.

As a certified B Corp, we believe great products should be made responsibly, balancing quality, design and sustainability in everything we do. /p p br /p p We work closely with manufacturing partners across Europe and the Far East to develop products that are built to last.

As our business continues to grow, were looking for an experienced Product Technologist to join our Product team. /p p br /p p Joining MG Co. means gaining an opportunity to grow professionally and take on meaningful challenges as part of a high-energy team dedicated to delivering beautiful, functional, and responsibly made products.

Youll be joining a collaborative, supportive team where your ideas are valued, youll be encouraged to learn, and youll have the opportunity to make a real contribution from day one. /p p br /p p strong The Role /strong /p p br /p p As Product Technologist for MG Co. youll play an important role in supporting the development and ongoing management of our product range.

Youll work with suppliers, internal teams and external testing partners to help maintain product quality, ensure compliance with international regulations and support our sustainability objectives. /p p br /p p strong Key Responsibilities /strong /p p br /p p strong Product Quality /strong /p p br /p p

  • Manage quality assurance throughout the product development process. /p p
  • Review and assess product samples against specifications and quality standards. /p p
  • Record and monitor product issues, helping identify root causes and corrective actions. /p p
  • Lead factory quality improvement initiatives. /p p
  • Maintain accurate product specifications and technical documentation. /p p
  • Investigate customer quality concerns and product returns. /p p br /p p strong Product Compliance /strong /p p br /p p
  • Coordinate product testing with accredited laboratories. /p p
  • Maintain compliance documentation and technical files. /p p
  • Ensure products meet relevant UK, EU and US legislation where applicable. /p p
  • Work with suppliers to obtain declarations, certificates and supporting documentation. /p p
  • Monitor changes in product regulations and communicate any impacts to the wider business. /p p br /p p strong Sustainability /strong /p p br /p p
  • Assist with gathering supplier and product sustainability information and certifications. /p p
  • Support projects to improve product sustainability, materials and packaging. /p p
  • Monitor environmental data and support reporting requirements. /p p
  • Work with suppliers to improve transparency and responsible sourcing. /p p
  • Contribute to initiatives that support MG Co. s B Corp commitments. /p p br /p p strong Supplier Cross-Functional Support /strong /p p br /p p
  • Build positive relationships with manufacturing partners across Europe and the Far East. /p p
  • Work closely with Product, Operations and Customer Service teams. /p p
  • Help ensure products move smoothly from concept through to launch. /p p
  • Support continuous improvement projects across the product function. /p p br /p p strong About You /strong /p p br /p p
  • A degree or qualification in Product Design, Product Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Sustainability or a related subject /p p
  • 4+ years relevant experience with hard goods and/or lighting /p p
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail /p p
  • Methodical, and confident working with data and documentation /p p
  • Excellent communications skills with the ability to manage upwards and downwards /p p
  • A collaborative approach with experience in stakeholder management /p p Benefits of working at MG Co. /p p br /p p
  • A creative working environment and supportive team culture /p p
  • Workplace pension offered through NEST /p p
  • 25 day holiday allowance plus bank holidays /p p
  • Birthday day off /p p
  • Long service holiday entitlement /p p
  • Flexible working hours, wfh 1 day/week /p p
  • Employee discount /p p
  • Free access to well stocked kitchen /p p
  • Monthly team yoga /p p
  • Quarterly team volunteering days /p p br /p p strong Inclusion statement /strong /p p br /p p We recognise the lack of diversity in interior design, and we particularly encourage applications from candidates from black, Asian, ethnic minority and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds which are particularly underrepresented in our industry. /p p We are an equal opportunities employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. /p p br /p p Role is not suitable for applicants based outside of UK. /p p br /p p Applications to be made via email to careers@mgco. com.

Please include CV and cover letter and quote “Product Technologist” in the email subject. /p

Product Technologist employer: M&G

M&G is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values diversity and inclusion while fostering collaboration across geographically distributed teams. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides ample opportunities for professional advancement in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in technology delivery.

M&G

Contact Details:

M&G Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Product Technologist

Quality Assurance Management
Product Development
Technical Documentation
Root Cause Analysis
Product Compliance
Supplier Relationship Management
Sustainability Knowledge