Product Developer

Product Developer – Food Manufacturing

Aberdeen, Scotland

£36,000 per annum

Are you a creative and detail-oriented Product Developer with a passion for food and a strong background in NPD? We\’re working with a food manufacturer based in Aberdeen, seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join their Innovation team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in concept creation, customer presentations, and full product development, working closely with technical, compliance, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage sample submission forms and documentation using systems such as Hamilton Grant
• Collaborate with compliance to ensure sustainability data is provided for customers
• Work alongside Account Managers to deliver dedicated support to customer accounts
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and help generate blue-sky concepts and NPD ideas
• Manage product development from customer approval through to factory trials and process checks
• Organise product testing – including nutritional, shelf life, cook verification, and transit tests

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or HND in a food science or food-related subject
• Previous experience in NPD or food product development, ideally within chilled or short shelf-life categories
• Passionate about food, highly creative, and enthusiastic about innovation
• Excellent project management and organisation skills – able to juggle multiple projects across different customers
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across departments including production
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Hamilton Grant or similar systems is an advantage

Ideal For

• An existing Product Developer or NPD Technologist ready to take the next step
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working with a wide range of products and people
• A foodie with a flair for innovation and a sharp eye for detail

Interested?

Apply now to learn more and be considered for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of innovative food products in a well-established business.

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