This role in the FMCG industry is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Product Development Engineer to work for a Global business on an initial 12 month contract basis. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative consumer goods, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
Client Details
Our client is a significant player in the FMCG industry, with a workforce of over 3000 employees. Headquartered in Manchester, they pride themselves in manufacturing a wide range of consumer goods that are distributed globally.
Description
As the Junior Product Development Engineer your duties will include, however will not be limited to:
- Mix, test, develop and improve product formulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and suitability for manufacture.
- Conduct research on product materials and manufacturing processes.
- Liaise with customers regularly regarding product performance and improvements.
- Prepare product reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information.
- Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
- Support the senior engineers in product development projects.
Profile
A successful Junior Product Development Engineer should have:
- Previously worked in a similar Product Development position within a manufacturing environment (ideally FMCG)
- Worked supporting a lab in a previous position.
- A degree in Product Design Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of SAP ideally.
Job Offer
- Salary c£31k plus benefits
- A fantastic work schedule from 7.30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday with some working from home where appropriate.
- Long term contract for 12 months.
- The chance to work in a fast-paced, innovative FMCG environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to the creation of products that are used globally.
If you're a creative and ambitious Junior Product Development Engineer ready to take your career to the next level, apply now to grab this fantastic opportunity in Manchester.