Medical Textiles jobs in Manchester

About Premier Textiles:
Premier Textiles is a long-established, family-owned company and a leading supplier of specialist fabrics. Our dedicated team of industry experts drives innovation and builds strong partnerships with customers and suppliers alike.

The Role:
We are looking for a Quality Control Coordinator to join our global textile business. You will play a key role in pro actively managing the quality challenges we face in meeting customer requirements. This is a hands on role with some flexibility across our 2 local UK sites. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, motivated individual to grow their career within a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities:
Product Assurance

• Complete technical checks and test bulk production samples to ensure compliance to the specification.
• Liaise directly with suppliers in approving goods or resolving queries.
• Ensure all quality data is recorded and samples are effectively stored.
• Undertake assessment and approval of bulk product deliveries from suppliers in line with an AQL framework.
• Update our internal ERP system with product order status.

Testing

• Complete in house fabric testing to understand fabric performance including abrasion, strength, chemical and colour measurement tests.
• Arrange external testing at 3rd party laboratories where required.
• Manage and share test data when needed.

Master Standards

· Create and maintain an approved master samples library for all our products.

· Issue master standards to suppliers along with technical product data.

Product Specifications

· Create technical product specifications for fabrics offered to customers.

· Amend existing specifications where changes occur.

Quality Investigations

· Coordinate and participate in stock investigations to understand quality queries, observations or complaints.

· Assess returned stock to validate customer comments and refund requests.

· Visit customer’s premises where considered necessary.

Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with suppliers to manage quality assessments and shipment approvals.
• Prioritise assessments in line with the demand plan and manage backlogs.
• Communicate approval status with all relevant internal stakeholders.

Compliance

· Play a key role in ensuring goods supplied to customers are safe and product records are maintained.

· Ensure all mill certifications are up to date.

· Complete customer/retailer compliance documents and statements as required.

· Keep updated on compliance and regulatory changes which may affect the business.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a quality control roll required.
• Textiles experience not essential, we are looking for the right mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Able to manage a challenge from start to finish.
• Flexible in their approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and reporting tools.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Monday–Thursday: 8am–4:30pm | Friday: 8am–3:30pm (39 hours/week)
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, additional day for birthday
• Discretionary bonus, training & development, and more

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stockport SK4 2JR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person