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Product Technologist
Product Technologist
Product Technologist
Posted 2 days ago
- Stretford, Herefordshire
- Any
- External
Are you passionate about quality and product safety? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of regulatory testing requirements? We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Product Technologist (QA/QC) to join our growing client in Stretford
As a Product Technologist, you will ensure that our diverse range of products – including stationery, educational, arts & crafts, and electrical items – meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and safety. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that our products comply with all legal, testing, and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain and manage technical files for our products (test reports, factory audits, safety assessments, product specifications, etc.)
* Brief the buying team on product compliance and performance, providing feedback on product testing and quality.
* Organize third-party testing (e.g., Intertek, SGS), negotiate test fees, and ensure compliance with standards.
* Conduct factory audits, inline inspections, and ensure product quality meets Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL).
* Manage production timelines to ensure deadlines and shipping schedules are met.
* Proofread and review instruction manuals, product packaging, and labelling for compliance and accuracy.
* Monitor product performance statistics, track returns, customer complaints, and internet reviews, and provide updates on product performance.
* Input and maintain product information in our ERP system, providing critical data for accurate record-keeping.
* Handle product-related technical calls and complaints.
To apply:
* Product Technologist/QA Technologist experience with stationery or FMCG products
* Please don’t apply if you only have food/pharmaceutical/laboratory experience as this won’t be considered.
* Familiarity with regulatory testing requirements such as REACH, CPSIA, EN71, and ISO standards for a wide range of products, including children’s products, stationery, and arts & crafts.
Benefits:
• Nest Pension Scheme
• Excellent promotion prospects and salary reviews
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career progression
• Transport links
As a Product Technologist, you will ensure that our diverse range of products – including stationery, educational, arts & crafts, and electrical items – meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and safety. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that our products comply with all legal, testing, and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain and manage technical files for our products (test reports, factory audits, safety assessments, product specifications, etc.)
* Brief the buying team on product compliance and performance, providing feedback on product testing and quality.
* Organize third-party testing (e.g., Intertek, SGS), negotiate test fees, and ensure compliance with standards.
* Conduct factory audits, inline inspections, and ensure product quality meets Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL).
* Manage production timelines to ensure deadlines and shipping schedules are met.
* Proofread and review instruction manuals, product packaging, and labelling for compliance and accuracy.
* Monitor product performance statistics, track returns, customer complaints, and internet reviews, and provide updates on product performance.
* Input and maintain product information in our ERP system, providing critical data for accurate record-keeping.
* Handle product-related technical calls and complaints.
To apply:
* Product Technologist/QA Technologist experience with stationery or FMCG products
* Please don’t apply if you only have food/pharmaceutical/laboratory experience as this won’t be considered.
* Familiarity with regulatory testing requirements such as REACH, CPSIA, EN71, and ISO standards for a wide range of products, including children’s products, stationery, and arts & crafts.
Benefits:
• Nest Pension Scheme
• Excellent promotion prospects and salary reviews
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career progression
• Transport links