Assistant Technologist

Job Title: Assistant Technologist

Duration: ASAP until March 28th, 2025

Day Rate: 145/day

Shifts: Monday to Friday - 8hr/day (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)

Location: London SW1P

Availability: Immediate start or short notice required

JOB PURPOSE
Participate and support the upstream risk management of Raw Materials from development to production, fulfilling high-quality standards, competitive cost, and on-time delivery targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting on Risk Assessment for Raw Material across different product categories.
• Attend relevant cross-functional meetings, driving and providing guidance on risk and potential mitigation; supporting with detailed notes and/or written responses to points raised.
• Provide clear and concise technical information and direction to Raw Material Development, Product Engineer, and Production teams on raw materials.
• Technically review and validate raw materials and specifications against the standards.
• Ensure adherence to the critical paths for both development and production to ensure timely delivery of information.
• Support timely resolution of critical issues identified in the development cycle.
• Complete Electronic Test Request Forms as required; expedite completed test reports to departments and liaise with test houses as required.
• Manage the PO system to support payment to the Lab for tests undertaken by the team.
• Maintain testing raw material trackers and Flex PLM or other systems as required.
• Assist in the engineering of textile raw material.
• Attend suppliers meetings.
• Develop a clear understanding of capabilities and capacities of Raw Material Suppliers in the matrix.
• Support collaborative partnerships with suppliers to stay current and accomplish material development objectives.
• Responsible and accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of defined technical data within PLM for the assigned raw materials.
• Support the drive for accountability of suppliers for materials specifications, processes, performance, and standards.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Degree in Textile Technology or equivalent.
• Sourcing/Procurement experience is a plus.
• Quality Management experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Curious about technologies and engineering.
• Resilient, dedicated, and social.
• Eager to create partnerships both internally and externally.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.