Quest Search & Selection are currently partnering with a global supplier and retailer with a global client base. This business lends itself to toys, giftings, souvenir & generalmerchandise, and as a supplier they offer the complete end-to-end solution for their client.
The role of technologist will be responsible for ensuring that testing, inspections, QC reports, risk assessments, and manufacturing processes meet the required standards.
Key responsibilities of the Technologist -Toys role:
- Collaborate with the Product Development team throughout the project lifecycle.
- Liaise with factory partners in building sound QC processes and ensure they are adhered to and checked against.
- Collaborate with third party partners overseas to schedule outsourced testing.
- Visit factory partners during the manufacturing process to verify that products meet the required standards (mainly in the UK but occasions abroad).
- Conducting spot QC checks at UK and EU warehouse locations.
- Additionally work closely with compliance partners, playing an integral role in ensuring a seamless manufacturing process.
- Ensure adherence to critical path deadlines.
- Evaluate new factories to confirm they meet the necessary standards.
- Develop risk assessments and detailed specifications for each product.
- Escalate issues to the Product Development team when manufacturing standards are not met and oversee any necessary rework.
- Stay updated on product legislation and compliance standards
- Conduct goods-in inspections on all deliveries, especially imported lines.
Key requirements of the Technologist -Toys role :
- At least 2 years + of experience in within Technologist, Quality or Technical job roles or similar.
- Deep understanding of children's products being crucial.
- Having a valid UK driving licence.
- IT literate - MS Excel proficiency.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing Quality Control processes and conducting risk assessments is essential.
- Proven history of delivering high-quality products that meet required standards is a must.
- Experience collaborating with global manufacturing partners, particularly in the Far East, is crucial.
- Familiarity with creating product ranges for the UK, EU, and USA markets is desirable.
- Excellent proficiency in both oral and written English.
Benefits of the Technologist -Toys role :
- Holiday days
- Early finish Friday
- Hybrid working - avg. 3 days in the office
- Company Pension
- Paid parental leave & childcare support policy
- Company phone and laptop
If you are passionate about toys, giftings, souvenir & general merchandise and looking for a challenging and rewarding placement opportunity, please apply with your CV today
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.