Assistant Product Technologist

Job Description: Level Up Talent Solutions is looking for an Assistant Product Technologist to support product development, quality assurance, technical documentation, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. The role will work closely with Product Technology, Buying, Design, suppliers, testing laboratories, and Warehouse teams to ensure products meet technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Technical Support Support product fit sessions, technical reviews, and product development activities. Maintain accurate fit lists, technical workbooks, product records, and technical specifications. Follow up technical actions and escalate product or quality concerns. Quality & Inspection Coordinate product inspections and rework activities.

Monitor faulty, returned, and defective products. Track quality issues, identify recurring defects, and support corrective actions. Escalate concerns affecting product quality, safety, availability, or timelines. Regulatory & Compliance Coordinate product testing with approved laboratories and representatives. Maintain product compliance documents, including EU Declarations of Conformity (DoC).

Monitor testing requirements and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date. Supplier Compliance Monitor supplier audits, non-conformances, and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs). Follow up outstanding supplier actions and maintain compliance records. Manage and update the supplier manual library and documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product Technology, Buying, Design, Merchandising, Warehouse, and suppliers. Proactively track deadlines, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion of actions. Support process improvements and identify opportunities to improve technical and compliance processes.

Requirements

Experience in Product Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Product Development, Garment Technology, or a related field. Strong understanding of product quality and technical specifications. Experience with technical documentation, product records, and quality trackers. Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple products, suppliers, and deadlines. Comfortable working with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets. Experience in apparel, textiles, children's products, retail, gifting, or e-commerce is an advantage.

Knowledge of product testing, audits, CAPs, compliance documentation, defects, or rework is a plus.