Product Technical Lead
1 day ago
Gloucester
Product Technical Lead, Chemistry 6896 Location Gloucester Hours Full Time, Permanent Salary Up to £50,000 per annum DOE Our client is recruiting for a Product Technical Lead to oversee the full lifecycle of products, from concept and development through to production, delivery and post-launch support. This role will involve leading new product development, providing technical expertise, and collaborating across multiple departments to ensure product performance and commercial success. Key Responsibilities of a Product Technical Lead: • Work with internal stakeholders and external customers to understand requirements, market trends and industry drivers, • Lead research and development activities for new products, • Provide technical support for existing product ranges, • Support production teams with process and product-related guidance, • Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and successful product delivery, • Support sales and commercial teams with technical expertise and product knowledge, • Communicate product development progress and outputs to senior leadership teams, • Ensure products remain compliant with relevant standards and regulations, • Monitor product performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives, • Align cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, • Identify, document and protect intellectual property generated during product development, • Develop cost estimates and budgets for new product development, • Monitor product-related capital expenditure (CERs) and ensure alignment with spending targets, • Evaluate the cost implications of design, material and manufacturing decisions, • Support pricing strategies through technical input on product value and cost structure, • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiencies, • Provide budget and cost planning for customer-specific testing and validation activities Key Skills of a Product Technical Lead: • Experience working with fireproof coatings (including intumescent coatings), • Strong understanding of silicone chemistry, • Experience with fabric coatings, • Strong technical problem-solving skills and product development experience, • Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, manufacturing and commercial teams, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Qualifications & Experience: • MSc in Chemistry or Materials Science (essential), • Previous experience within product development, technical leadership or materials-based manufacturing environments Application Details To apply, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330 for more information. For a full list of current vacancies, please visit: https://first-base.co.uk/current-jobs Refer a Friend Know someone suitable for this role? Refer a friend and if they are successfully placed, you will receive a referral reward from First Base Employment.