£30K/yr to £35K/yr
Teignbridge, England
Permanent, Variable

Development Technologist / NPD Technologist

Posted by Manucomm Recruitment.

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
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail essential
  • Concept to Launch Development experience ideally

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