Product Technical Lead, Chemistry

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 ,  or call Zee Powell on (phone number removed) for more information.

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