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.
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