Product Developer – Manufacturing - £43k DOE
Essex (office-based) - must drive due to occasional customer visits
Full-time, permanent
Step up your NPD career in an innovative, growing business
Are you ready to take the next step in your NPD career?
We're working with a
well-established and rapidly growing fmcg manufacturer
to recruit a
Product Developer
.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a
friendly and innovative NPD team,
where you'll own projects from concept to launch, present directly to customers, and play a key role in expanding product ranges. If you're looking for more responsibility, customer exposure, and a supportive environment to grow, this role is for you.
What you'll be doing
* Lead and deliver
end-to-end NPD and EPD projects
, from concept through to launch.
* Act as category expert, presenting confidently to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers.
* Own the
NPD critical path
, ensuring accuracy, organisation, and timely launches.
* Run factory trials and ensure products are feasible at scale.
* Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Technical, and Supply Chain teams.
* Be a proactive problem-solver, pushing through barriers to make launches happen.
What we're looking for
* 2–4 years' experience in
product development
(fmcg, consumer products, lifestyle, food or beverage).
* Confident communicator with experience presenting to customers and stakeholders.
* Highly organised, thorough, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
* Strong technical understanding of processes, ingredients, and packaging.
* Passionate about innovation and delivering results.
Why apply?
* A chance to
step up in responsibility
and develop your career in NPD.
* Join a
growing, innovative business
with strong customer partnerships.
* Work on exciting new product launches with direct customer exposure.
* Be part of a
supportive team
where your initiative and ideas will make a real impact.
Interested in stepping up your NPD career? Apply now via LinkedIn or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.