Development Technologist / NPD Technologist

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.

The Development Technologist / NPD Technologist role will involve:

• To assist and develop new products both proactively and in partnership with Customers
• To create and maintain excellent working relationships with our Customers
• Duties cover kitchen concept work, pilot plant trials, and factory trials
• To coordinate and support the NPD process from concept to launch on assigned projects
• To ensure assigned projects are assessed to meet required Food Safety and Quality parameters
• To ensure required documentation is completed, transparent, and provides due diligence
• To liaise with suppliers regarding new ingredients to ensure they meet the Customer and Company policies
• Artwork checking and approval ensuring legal requirements are met as required
• To provide support on ingredient/product/process issues on live products

Development Technologist / NPD Technologist Key Skills required:

• Food Technology, Process technology or Food Science qualification degree level or equivalent
• Team player but ability to work proactively on own initiative
• Concept to Launch Development experience ideally

If this role is of interest - Apply.