Development Technologist / NPD Technologist

Development Technologist / NPD Technologist
Exeter Area
£up to 35,000 DOE

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's privately owned and established Food Manufacturers based in the beautiful county of Devon in a Development Technologist / NPD Technologist role.

Reporting to the NPD Manager, along with the support of a strong Technical team, this role offers the opportunity to work in a wide variety of product areas and will see you liaising closely with our Technical, Production, Sales, Accounts and Engineering teams, and directly with customers.

You must have a Food Science or Technology degree and/or relevant experience in development or technical skills in a food/drink manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist and develop new products both proactively and in partnership with Customers.
2. Create and maintain excellent working relationships with our Customers.
3. Duties cover kitchen concept work, pilot plant trials and factory trials.
4. Coordinate and support the NPD process from concept to launch on assigned projects.
5. Ensure assigned projects are assessed to meet required Food Safety and Quality parameters.
6. Ensure required documentation is completed, transparent and provides due diligence.
7. Liaise with suppliers regarding new ingredients to ensure they meet the Customer and Company policies.
8. Artwork checking and approval ensuring legal requirements are met as required.
9. Provide support on ingredient/product/process issues on live products.

Key Skills Required:

1. Food Technology, Process technology or Food Science qualification (degree level or equivalent).
2. Team player but ability to work proactively on own initiative.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Attention to detail essential.
5. Concept to Launch Development experience ideally.

If this role is of interest - Apply Now.