Quality Headquarters Ltd
Location
Leicestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
We have an excellent vacancy for a Product Technologist in the Home division of a leading Retailer. The vacancy covers all Furniture.
We are looking for senior-level candidates with a sound knowledge of furniture compliance, testing, and legislation so, if you have the technical expertise of home consumer products, a keen analytical mind, and the ability to manage the technical development of new products, then you’ll absolutely want to keep on reading….!
The role….
You’ll be working closely alongside the Home Product Teams, using your extensive technical knowledge of Furniture and skills to provide support and ensure product development is meeting the business’s standards for quality and value – as well as adhering to legal and industry standards.
You’ll play a key role at every stage of the process, from planning and managing the technical development of new products and ranges through to developing that range along the technical critical path.
You’ll also take responsibility for analysing product test data, to approving the range, before working with the Home Product Team to progress development and agree a critical path.
Finally you’ll ensure the products are prepared for launch and that all areas of the business receive the necessary samples and information. You’ll also carefully manage new products in-season, following up with issues, analysing returns data and carrying out store visits and supplier factory evaluations.
About you…
You’ll have experience in a similar role with a wealth of technical knowledge of home consumer products and the ability to communicate it in a clear and compelling way across the business.
You’ll also be highly analytical and able to accurately interpret data from across the business. A natural problem solver, you’ll be able to make a logical and inventive contribution to the design and development process, as well as expertly manage the technology critical path for development.
You’ll also have a keen eye for detail and be able to ensure the quality and compliance of all products.
Skills and/or qualifications:
Applied technical knowledge of multiple furniture product categories including construction and performance
A sound knowledge of furniture compliance, testing, and legislation
Solid manufacturing AND retail knowledge is required
Highly organised with good prioritisation skills.
Confident and clear communication skills; both verbal and written to work productively alongside product teams and external suppliers.
Product manufacturing experience is an advantage.
Excellent salary and benefits!
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Salary
£40k - £62k per annum
