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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