Job Description
We are looking for an experienced NPD Technologist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business. This role will focus on developing and launching innovative food products from concept through to completion, working across retailer and branded ranges.
You will work closely with technical, procurement, commercial, and production teams to deliver high-quality, commercially successful products while supporting and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead new product development projects from concept to launch.
- Interpret customer briefs and develop innovative product solutions.
- Conduct recipe development, reformulation, and product testing.
- Organise factory trials and support product scale-up activities.
- Complete product documentation and maintain project records.
- Coordinate nutritional, shelf-life, and cooking validation testing.
- Work with suppliers to source ingr...