Collaborate with NPD during the product concept phase to assess testing needs and potential expenses, providing insights on commercial viability.Identify essential tests in product development, advising NPD on adjustments to minimize testing costs.Manage the acquisition of test samples for technologist approval, assessing initial samples for safety, quality, and compliance with legislative standards, addressing concerns across relevant departments including factories, labs, and the supply chain.Assess packaging mock-ups, collaborating with Design/NPD to ensure adherence to packaging requirements and legislative standards.Offer guidance to FE labs on specific tests and obtain price quotations.Coordinate the communication of testing requirements and progress with suppliers, aligning with NPD on costs and testing milestones.Ensure all products undergo testing as per approved standards.Oversee post-product compliance, proactively monitoring testing expiry dates for existing products and ensuring timely renewal while keeping relevant departments informedFill out NPD product requirement forms accurately and approve Product artwork formsCompile technical files containing legally required product information.Manage the setup and upload of technical files and product information on customer websites, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and legislation.Analyze test reports to prepare accurate customer declarations, and draft investigation reports for significant faults reported.Organize and filter data for quarterly WEEE and battery submissions.Maintain the "test request" spreadsheet to track testing activity, communicating updates to Sales, NPD, and Logistics.Distribute the weekly tracker of ongoing testing projects to the FE labs.Execute all duties outlined in the Junior Technologist Job Description.* Proficiency in project management* Familiarity with EU and/or US directives, laws, and regulations relevant to testing toy products, such as EN71, EMC, RoHS, and REACH* Understanding of environmental legislation concerning batteries, WEEE, and wood regulations* Knowledge of symbols and legislative requirements related to packaging and instruction templates* Competence in reading and interpreting test reports and preparing customer declarations* Clear communication skills, both verbally and in writing, across various levels* Understanding of manufacturing processes* Knowledge of social and ethical compliance standards* Intermediate proficiency in Navision