NPD Technologist
1 month ago
County Bridge
Job Description: About the Role We are currently recruiting for an ambitious and passionate NPD Technologist to join a fast-paced and innovative food manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to launch, working with major customers in a highly dynamic environment. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Technical, Production, Procurement, and Sales teams to deliver high-quality, commercially viable products aligned with market trends and customer expectations. Key Responsibilities • Manage and deliver NPD projects from concept through to launch, • Develop and refine recipes, flavour profiles, and product concepts, • Research food trends, ingredients, and packaging innovations, • Prepare and present products for internal and customer approval, • Source and approve raw materials in collaboration with suppliers, • Coordinate factory trials and support product launches, • Ensure compliance with labelling, nutritional, and customer specifications, • Conduct benchmarking, sensory evaluation, and product optimisation, • Maintain accurate documentation throughout the NPD process About You • 2–3 years’ experience in food product development (ideally chilled), • Strong passion for food, innovation, and consumer trends, • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, • High attention to detail and problem-solving ability, • Confident communicator across teams, suppliers, and customers, • Able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment Desirable: • Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related discipline, • Culinary background or hands-on food experience What’s on Offer • Opportunity to work on exciting product launches, • Collaborative and supportive team environment, • Career progression within a growing food business, • Exposure to major retail and foodservice customers