Fabric Technologist - London, United Kingdom - Q-HQ

Q-HQ

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

This is a part-time role approximately 1 day a week which can be worked remotely.

Responsibilities

Providing fabric technical support to internal team and customers
Ensure fabric is quality managed to meet performance standards and market regulations whilst maintaining critical path dates
Proactively troubleshoot possible production issues regarding fabric characteristics, technical construction, lead times, colours, and provide solutions or recommendations to mitigate risk in bulk production
Manage test reports, implementing corrective action or solutions where fabric performance falls below expected standard
Approve wash care and fibre compositions
Manage bulk fabric and colour continuity
Critical path management
Maintain database of fabric suppliers, keeping certificates and actioning audits
Manage REACH and chemical compliance. Manage BCI cotton platform and other sustainable fabric verification process (including GRS)
Ensure customer raw materials policies are followed
Awareness of new fabric developments and innovations that may benefit the business or customers
In depth woven and knitted fabric production and testing process knowledge
Confident in implementing robust and efficient fabric management systems
Understanding of sustainable fabric standards (Textile Exchange, BCI etc) and verification process (scope certificates, transaction certificates etc)
Informed on REACH regulations and other relevant global substances legislation
Attention to detail, efficient and able to work calmly under pressure
Previous experience working with M&S, Next, SGS/Interlink systems is desirable
Able to work alone remotely and communicate with colleagues and clients confidently