NPD Technologist

Job Title: NPD Technologist

Description

We are hiring for our client for an ambitious and detail-focused NPD Technologist to support the development and launch of innovative food products within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The NPD Technologist will play a key role in managing product development from concept through to commercial launch. Working closely with Procurement, Production, Quality, R&D and the Culinary Innovation team, the successful NPD Technologist will manage development trials, critical paths, product specifications and customer documentation to ensure successful and timely product launches.

This NPD Technologist opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about food innovation who enjoys working across multiple departments to bring new products to market while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Excellent opportunity to develop your career within food innovation

2. Hands-on role supporting new product launches from concept to commercialisation

3. Collaborative environment working closely with production, quality and culinary teams

The Role

• Support NPD and NPI projects from concept through to commercial launch

• Manage development critical paths and coordinate cross-functional meetings

• Complete finished product specifications and approve packaging artwork

• Conduct factory trials including sensory, stability and shelf-life testing

• Work with Procurement to source new ingredients and packaging solutions

• Support scale-up of product formulations and manufacturing processes

• Prepare and coordinate product samples for internal and customer validation

• Complete customer QAS documentation and ensure compliance with customer requirements

• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and recommend process improvements

• Maintain development documentation including recipes, specifications and formulation updates

• Support product costing and innovation KPIs alongside the Culinary Innovation Manager

• Participate in customer visits, presentations and supplier meetings

The Person

• Degree or qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline preferred

• Experience in a food manufacturing NPD or technical role desirable

• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and industry standards such as BRC

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments

• Passion for food innovation and product development

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving

The Reward

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects

• Career development within a growing food manufacturing business

• Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional teamwork