Product Developer
4 days ago
Aberdeen
Product Developer - Food Manufacturing Aberdeen, Scotland £36,000 per annum Are you a creative and detail-oriented Product Developer with a passion for food and a strong background in NPD? We're working with a food manufacturer based in Aberdeen, seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join their Innovation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in concept creation, customer presentations, and full product development, working closely with technical, compliance, and commercial teams. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and manage sample submission forms and documentation using systems such as Hamilton Grant, • Collaborate with compliance to ensure sustainability data is provided for customers, • Work alongside Account Managers to deliver dedicated support to customer accounts, • Participate in brainstorming sessions and help generate blue-sky concepts and NPD ideas, • Manage product development from customer approval through to factory trials and process checks, • Organise product testing – including nutritional, shelf life, cook verification, and transit tests What We’re Looking For: • Degree or HND in a food science or food-related subject, • Previous experience in NPD or food product development, ideally within chilled or short shelf-life categories, • Passionate about food, highly creative, and enthusiastic about innovation, • Excellent project management and organisation skills – able to juggle multiple projects across different customers, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across departments including production, • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Hamilton Grant or similar systems is an advantage Ideal For: • An existing Product Developer or NPD Technologist ready to take the next step, • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working with a wide range of products and people, • A foodie with a flair for innovation and a sharp eye for detail Interested? Apply now to learn more and be considered for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of innovative food products in a well-established business.