Product Technical Lead, Chemistry 6896

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