Product Development Technologist (12-month contract)

McCormick Foods; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Recognition

Friendly workplace

Job summary

McCormick Australia is seeking a Product Development Technologist for a 12-month contract based in Moorabbin. You will lead end-to-end NPD projects, collaborate with Engineering and Operations, plan production trials, and ensure scale-up readiness with regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of FMCG R&D experience, hands-on expertise across seasonings and sauces, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. SAP experience is valued.

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.
• Lead end-to-end NPD projects through Stage Gate, ensuring on-time delivery and scalable manufacturing.
• Lead end-to-end product development activities to execute in-house productivity projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders through project forums, providing input into costings, product specifications, artwork approvals, trials, and commercialization documentation.
• Partner 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 and process stability.

Skills

NPD project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing troubleshooting

Problem solving

SAP experience

FSANZ knowledge

Job description

Product Development Technologist (12-month contract)

We are seeking a full-time Product Development Technologist to join our R&D Team based in Moorabbin (12-month contract). Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will interact with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to execute NPD and in-house productivity activities in accordance with customer or business requirements.

The Role

• 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.

The Benefits

• Generous Employee Recognition and Reward Program
• A great, friendly place to work alongside equally talented professionals

Your Skills

• 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.

Our Company

We are a Company who puts people first - people who take what they do seriously, but not themselves! Our people strive for excellence, have a great attitude, care for the safety of each other and our consumers, our people are innovative and lead by example - because these are the values necessary for a successful career with McCormick Australia.

McCormick’s Passion for Flavour is brought to life through our consumer brands Gourmet Garden, Keen’s, Aeroplane, French’s and Frank’s and our people have what it takes to build Australia’s Leading Flavour Company!

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.