Job Description
Description
R&D Prototyping Technician:
This position plays a critical role in assisting in the advancement of new products and technologies with the primary purpose of preparing component recipes and prototype making. The Principal Technician (Prototyping) is responsible for being a lead for technical support, problem solving and troubleshooting and scale-up for R&D projects delivered in the Pilot Plant. They will utilize the proper techniques, procedures and training necessary to support and lead the execution of kitchen and Pilot Plant trials and experiments. Working with guidance from Product Development Scientists and Engineers, they will be responsible for the application of technical expertise in product formulation, making samples by hand and through operating small-scale equipment and machinery (e.g. mixers, caramel cooking, chocolate moulding, coating and decorating).
The jobholder also has responsibility for providing process or product insights and feedback to cross-functional stakeholders involved in product development trials.
The role requires a passion and creative flair for innovating with confectionary and snackfoods. You will be working alongside product developers, living the art of developing prototypes in our world class R&D facilities which form part of a global chocolate and snacking business. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of recipes for all-things culinary and with an in-
quisitive nature, unafraid to push and explore how new products can be created. This is a fantastic opportunity to see your creativity come alive and be incorporated in products that you could eventually find in retail grocery stores.
Job Level Description
• Has working knowledge and skills developed through formal training or work experience
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
• Identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assesses each using standard procedures and makes decisions based on factual information
Job Family Group:
R&D
Delivers value and growth by driving product quality, assuring consumer safety and promoting efficiency based on robust science while developing consumer-relevant products, process and packaging.
Job Family:
General Quality Management
Roles in this family define and specify activities, processes and standard to fulfil the quality requirements of the manufacturing process, components, materials and products.
Quality Technician
Checks, tests, and inspects raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods. Compares the physical characteristics of components, materials, equipment, and products to technical specifications to identify defects. Conducts tests (for example on electrical function, reliability, packaging quality); records results and prepares technical reports.