At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure product quality and safety across exciting consumer products like toys and crafts.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a growing company focused on quality assurance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese is a plus for communicating with suppliers.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in product safety while collaborating with creative teams.
- Qualifications: Detail-oriented with experience in quality assurance or product compliance.
The predicted salary is between 33912 - 41448 £ per year.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Product Technologist to join a growing team, supporting quality assurance, product safety and compliance across a range of consumer products, including toys, stationery, arts and crafts.
The successful candidate will help ensure products meet the required quality, safety and regulatory standards, working closely with internal teams and overseas suppliers throughout the product development process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in product technology, quality assurance or product compliance who enjoys working collaboratively and has a strong eye for detail. Fluency in both Mandarin and Cantonese would be highly desirable, particularly when communicating with overseas suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure products meet relevant quality, safety and compliance requirements.
- Support the implementation of quality assurance procedures and standards across assigned product categories.
- Maintain accurate records of quality assurance activities, product testing results and product approval comments.
- Assist with product testing plans and ensure the necessary checks are completed.
- Identify potential quality or safety issues and escalate concerns to the relevant team members.
- Product Development and Testing
- Work closely with product development and merchandising teams to ensure quality standards are considered throughout the product development process.
- Review product specifications and support the implementation of appropriate quality control measures and testing plans.
- Assist with risk assessments for new and existing products, identifying potential safety, quality or compliance concerns.
- Help ensure products are suitable for their intended use and meet the required standards before approval.
- Supplier and Vendor Management
- Communicate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve product quality issues.
- Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Report supplier, testing or product quality concerns to the relevant managers.
- Support the investigation and resolution of quality issues, helping to identify corrective and preventative actions where required.
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve product quality and existing quality assurance processes.
- Keep up to date with relevant product safety regulations, industry standards and best practices.
- Share relevant product safety and quality information with colleagues.
- Support other team members and internal departments with product quality and compliance matters.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in product technology, quality assurance or product compliance.
QA Technologist in Hollins employer: Pure 4 Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative consumer products business that prioritises employee growth and development. As a National Account Manager, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that values strong customer relationships and strategic thinking, all while enjoying the benefits of working with leading UK retailers. With opportunities for professional advancement and a focus on sustainable sales growth, this role offers a rewarding career path in a fast-paced environment.
