Quality & Product Development Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Newgate is a local family business designing, making and importing clocks and eyewear, selling on Amazon, our website, and to homewares stores and supermarkets in the UK, USA and other countries.
You will be working with our supply chain team, warehouse and design studio to assist with product development and ongoing quality improvements.
Your role:
- Assessing and maintaining our high quality product standards
- Problem solving quality issues when they arise
- New product development – liaising with our design studio and our suppliers in China to deliver a smooth transition from product concept to finished product
- Keeping data on the supply chain to be presented to the wider business
- Take on any other tasks and ad hoc duties as requested to support the wider business
- Identify quality improvements and implement efficiencies
- Communication with overseas factories.
- Ensure information is communicated in a timely manner and conveyed to appropriate parties.
- Identify and resolve technical issues during development and manufacture.
- Track and manage the sample process, comment and submit approvals.
- Confidently troubleshoot product issues.
- Analyse and test products, collate data and report.
We would like you to have:
- Have confidence in working across the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
- Be quick to pick up new software.
- Have previous experience in a commercial environment
- Would suit someone with a background in quality assurance, product development, engineering or that has worked as a technologist.
Your benefits will include:
- Competitive Salary based on experience.
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays PLUS holiday loyalty scheme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free parking.
Join our team based in Oswestry, Shropshire.
Immediate start available for the right candidate.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED WITH A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION FORM AND CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Quality & Product Development Assistant roles across Newgate World's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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