Product Development Technologist, Soft Wovens and Outerwear

Waitrose & Partners
London
Workplace: HybridContractGBP 57,400 - 86,200 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Customer-focused","Continuous improvement","Collaboration","Analytical thinking","Stakeholder management"]

Manage product life-cycle technical work across safety, legality, quality, sustainability, and provenance for own-brand soft-wovens and outerwear categories. Set and communicate product specifications, develop and apply technical and category strategies, review and approve developments against standards, and oversee testing and certification (including chemical compliance). Work with suppliers and stakeholders to reduce faulty returns via failure analysis and root-cause investigations, driving continuous improvement using product and customer data.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
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Product Development Technologist, Soft Wovens and Outerwear

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Job Summary

Manage product life-cycle technical work across safety, legality, quality, sustainability, and provenance for own-brand soft-wovens and outerwear categories. Set and communicate product specifications, develop and apply technical and category strategies, review and approve developments against standards, and oversee testing and certification (including chemical compliance). Work with suppliers and stakeholders to reduce faulty returns via failure analysis and root-cause investigations, driving continuous improvement using product and customer data.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver compliant, safe, legal, and high-quality own-brand product assortments by understanding and meeting relevant product regulations and safety standards.
  • •Set and maintain product specifications and standards; interpret designs and brief new products.
  • •Develop and implement technical strategy within the category strategy, including ethical, technical, and sustainability compliance requirements.
  • •Review and approve product development against agreed standards; manage testing and certification approvals, including chemical compliance and technical files.
  • •Drive continuous product improvement using supplier performance analysis, quality metrics, returns data, customer voice, escalated complaints, and failure analysis/root-cause investigations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 57,400 - 86,200 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in a technical role in retail or manufacturing, covering product development.
  • •Experience with product testing, compliance, and supplier engagement.
  • •Strong knowledge of fitting and garment construction.
  • •Degree or equivalent on-the-job training in an appropriate discipline.
  • •3D fitting knowledge is desirable.
Experience:RetailManufacturingProduct development
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Customer-focusedContinuous improvementCollaborationAnalytical thinkingStakeholder management

Company Brief

Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners is a UK supermarket chain offering groceries, fresh produce, and premium food products through its network of stores and online shopping. It is part of the John Lewis Partnership and emphasizes quality, customer service, and ethical sourcing.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Bracknell, United Kingdom
Founded: 1904
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