Textile Technologist

The Company: As a Textile Technologist you are responsible for assisting with all stages of product development through the critical path for product launch, working to strict specifications and adhering to technical and quality manuals. You are required to become an expert within your product area to deliver fit for purpose products, ensuring high levels of performance and problem-solving issues. You will be required to understand and meet all sustainability requirements. You are expected to play an active part in projects, including comp shops and user trials. The Role: Understand and work to all specifications and manuals, including testing requirements and legislation. Assess product for safety and risk level, highlighting and solving any potential issues to prevent rejects and returns. Review product for make-up and intended purpose, conduct thorough red and gold seal checks. Give clear instructions for amendments and changes in order to achieve and improve product standards. Drive improvements with all factories to maintain product quality, performance and continuity. Develop strong relationships with all vendors. Attend meetings with suppliers and customers as required. Assist with corrective improvement plans and problem solving as required. Assist with resolution of customer complaints and implementation of root cause corrective action. Perform any reasonable requests as given by the management team. Keep the critical path spreadsheet up to date and attend ..... full job details .....