Location: Leeds Job Type: Full-time (Fridays WFH!) Reporting to: New Product Development Manager Are you a food innovator with a flair for turning ideas into standout products? I am collaborating with a leading manufacturing business, who are seeking an Senior NPD Technologist to join their forward-thinking team driving fresh concepts, smarter solutions, and exceptional food experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity meets commerciality, this is your next big move. What You'll Be Doing Own the NPD journey from concept through to launch, shaping products that delight customers and deliver results. Decode retailer briefs to craft commercially viable, operationally practical, and trend-leading product designs. Dive into market insights to spot emerging trends and shape the future of our food portfolio. Create and reformulate recipes to meet flavour expectations, nutritional goals, and cost parameters. Ensure every project is fully documented and aligned with account requirements. Partner with suppliers to source the very best ingredients and support new approvals. Carry out nutritional and micro testing to guarantee safety, compliance, and quality. Write clear, accurate cooking instructions for safe and consistent consumer preparation. Support Technical in maintaining the highest food safety standards. Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth project delivery and impeccable compliance. Mentor ju...