New Product Development (NPD) Technologist
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Location: Site-based Norfolk
Salary: £30,000 £35,000
Sector: Food Manufacturing
The Role We are recruiting for a New Product Development Technologist to support the delivery of new product development projects within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
This role will be involved in developing products from concept through to launch, working closely with Technical, Production, and Commercial teams to ensure products are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to the required quality standards.
You will also support ongoing product improvement initiatives and play a key role in trials, documentation, and factory scale-up.
Key Responsibilities Support the development of new products from concept through to launch
Assist with kitchen trials, product sampling, and ingredient preparation
Help translate kitchen concepts into factory-ready processes
Support NPD projects through stage-gate processes
Prepare and maintain product specifications and documentation
Conduct sensory (organoleptic) and shelf-life testing
Assist with factory trials including process and packaging validation
Support HACCP reviews for new and existing products
Troubleshoot product, process, and packaging issues where required
Work closely with Production teams during trials and launches
Maintain awareness of food trends and competitor products
Assist with sourcing and evaluating raw materials and packaging
Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislation
Maintain accurate records throughout the development process
Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
About You Experience within a food manufacturing or xsngvjr NPD environment
Basic understanding of product development and factory processes
Awareness of food safety standards and quality requirements
Experience supporting trials and product testing (desirable)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Able to work collaboratively across departments
Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving
Good communication skills
Desirable Exposure to chilled or processed food categories
Understanding of HACCP principles
Relevant qualification in food science or a related field