NPD Technologist – FMCG R&D (12-Month Contract)

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employee Recognition and Risk

A great, friendly place to work

Job summary

McCormick Australia is seeking a Product Development Technologist for a 12-month contract based at Moorabbin, VIC. You will drive NPD projects, lead end-to-end product development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions.

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will shape briefs, coordinate trials, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance while working closely with Engineering and Operations to bring products to full commercial

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant R&D experience within FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical and hands-on manufacturing expertise across Seasonings, Marinades, Coating Systems and Wet Condiments.
• Demonstrated passion for problem-solving, with the ability to think creatively, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver practical, innovative technical solutions.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, building strong and meaningful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project management applications; SAP experience highly regarded.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FSANZ regulations and their application within product development and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer engagement to shape, refine, and deliver New Product Development (NPD) project briefs aligned to business and customer requirements.
• Through Stage Gate process, lead end-to-end NPD projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and designed for successful scale‑up to full manufacturing.
• Lead end-to-end product development activities to execute in-house productivity projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders through project forums, providing technical input into costings, product specifications, artwork approvals, trials, and commercialization documentation.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Operations to plan and execute production trials through to full commercial manufacture.
• Lead and/or support factory troubleshooting activities to ensure product quality, process stability, and efficient issue resolution.

Skills

R&D experience

FMCG manufacturing

Seasonings

Marinades

Coating Systems

Wet Condiments

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP experience

MS Office / Project

FSANZ regulations

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

McCormick Australia is seeking a Product Development Technologist for a 12-month contract based at Moorabbin, VIC. You will drive NPD projects, lead end-to-end product development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions.

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will shape briefs, coordinate trials, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance while working closely with Engineering and Operations to bring products to full commercial