Technical Product Manager in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Do you have a strong understanding of fibres, yarns and fabric manufacturing? Perhaps you're currently working in a technical, quality or product development role and are ready to take on something with greater responsibility?

This is an opportunity to join an established and highly respected textile manufacturer in a varied role combining technical expertise, product development, innovation and research. Importantly, there is a clear progression path for someone looking to develop their career.

What You Get

• Salary in the region of £40,000, depending on experience.

• Performance-related bonus.

• Monday to Friday working week (37.5 hours).

• Matched pension scheme.

• Life assurance.

• Healthcare cash plan, including dental and optical.

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

• Investment in training and professional development.

• A genuine opportunity for career progression.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in textiles, ideally with experience within textile manufacturing.

You'll have a good understanding of fibres, yarns, fabrics and the various stages of textile production and processing. You'll also be comfortable looking at technical challenges, analysing data and finding ways to improve product performance and manufacturing processes.

You'll ideally bring:

• Strong knowledge of textile fibres, yarns and fabric construction.

• Understanding of textile manufacturing processes, machinery and finishing.

• Knowledge of textile testing, performance requirements and relevant standards.

• Experience producing or working with manufacturing specifications.

• An analytical approach, with good data analysis skills.

• Experience managing technical projects or continuous improvement activities.

• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with different teams.

Experience of NPD, EPD, R&D or working with external research partners would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

You should be comfortable working onsite in Leeds daily. 

About The Role

This is a key technical position within the business, acting as an internal point of expertise across a range of textile and product-related activities.

You'll take ownership of technical projects, support product development and innovation, and help drive improvements in product performance and manufacturing processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical expertise on fibres, yarns and fabric performance.

• Supporting New and Existing Product Development (NPD/EPD) and R&D projects.

• Creating and maintaining manufacturing specifications, including weaving and finishing.

• Investigating technical issues and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

• Supporting product testing, performance evaluation and compliance activities.

• Analysing technical data and preparing reports.

• Working closely with Quality, Laboratory, Production, Sales and Product Development teams.

• Providing technical support to customers and representing the business at industry trade shows.

You'll need to be comfortable managing your own workload, taking the lead on projects and working methodically within established technical and quality procedures.

About The Company

Our client is a long-established UK textile manufacturer with an excellent reputation for producing high-quality, technically advanced woven fabrics for customers around the world.

Operating across a diverse range of markets, their products include specialist textiles for uniforms, protective clothing, PPE and other technical applications.

With a strong heritage in textile manufacturing, they continue to invest in product innovation, technical development and their people.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where textile knowledge is genuinely valued, with scope to develop your technical expertise and progress your career over time.