As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for taking the lead across product and process development activities to meet the company's R&D / Marketing objectives, coordinating laboratory testing resources in line with ISO 9001:2000, CE Marking, and other customer-specific standards.
Technical Manager - Key Responsibilities
* Work with customers to develop new products and processes, advising on the choice of fabrics, specification enquiries, and properties.
* Co-ordinate internal and external non-conformances/complaints to ensure timely root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations.
* Provide on-time release documentation to customers in accordance with stated requirements.
* Assist in the development of all employees in respect of quality management systems/standards & customer requirements.
* Issue experimental/temporary manufacturing instructions, organising and maintaining records of all trials undertaken.
* Take a key role in the Contract Review process.
* Review and prepare capital expenditure proposals for new equipment and improvements to manufacturing facilities.
* Provide data sheets, specifications, Health & Safety data sheets, and other technical literature.
* Co-ordinate testing and trials of new products and processes that become available.
* Ensure the company is up to date with patents and trademark renewals.
* Arrange and supervise external testing as required.
* Assist with analysis, specifications, test methods, and release queries in the laboratory.
* Co-ordinate and be involved in annual audits that are conducted by 3rd party organisations and customers for various products and processes.
Technical Manager - Experience Requirements
* Educated to Degree Level within a relevant technical discipline.
* Previous experience of coordinating/managing Laboratory Testing activities.
* Previous experience of Technical Textiles and/or fire, thermal, or protective applications is essential.
For further details on this exciting opportunity, please contact Jason Wallis in the first instance.
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