Junior Process & Product Developer

Intersnack Group; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Intersnack Group in Düsseldorf is seeking an experienced Product Development professional to create and manage new snacking concepts within a dynamic R&D environment. You will translate consumer insights into compelling product ideas and collaborate with internal teams to define processes and specifications for high-quality, cost-efficient production.

The role emphasizes analytical decision-making, technical creativity, and a willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Bioengineering
• Ideally first experience in Product Development, Process Development, Food R&D, or Food Manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a passion for data-driven decision‑making
• Creative, consumer‑focused mindset combined with curiosity for new technologies and processes
• Knowledge of food industry standards, quality systems, and food safety regulations
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Experience in working in an european workculture
• Business fluent in English, German is nice to have but not a must
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• This role is located in Düsseldorf - living close to Düsseldorf is mandatory

Aufgaben

• Develop and improve snack products and manufacturing processes based on consumer and customer needs
• Support innovation projects by translating food trends into new product concepts
• Collaborate with R&D teams, suppliers, and technical experts to drive product and process development
• Plan, execute, and evaluate product and production trials, including reporting and analysis
• Support the implementation of new technologies, analytical methods, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations to approve raw materials and optimize product performance
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Creative mindset

Communication skills

Project management

English proficiency

German language (nice to have)

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Master’s preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

This is a pivotal international role within the R&D team, working with a product category team to develop and manage the creation of new, dynamic and exciting snacking products across brand and RTB-PLB within Intersnack. You will apply market knowledge and passion for food into inspirational ideas that will enhance the existing range of products as well as using your creative flair to develop new concepts. You will support the Product- & Process Development Managers to establish new Processes and Technologys and develop robust process specifications to produce products according the consumer demands, ensuring costs, line efficiency, no losses and high quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve snack products and manufacturing processes based on consumer and customer needs
• Support innovation projects by translating food trends into new product concepts
• Collaborate with R&D teams, suppliers, and technical experts to drive product and process development
• Plan, execute, and evaluate product and production trials, including reporting and analysis
• Support the implementation of new technologies, analytical methods, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations to approve raw materials and optimize product performance
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Bioengineering
• Ideally first experience in Product Development, Process Development, Food R&D, or Food Manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a passion for data-driven decision‑making
• Creative, consumer‑focused mindset combined with curiosity for new technologies and processes
• Knowledge of food industry standards, quality systems, and food safety regulations
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Experience in working in an european workculture
• Business fluent in English, German is nice to have bot not a must
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• This role is located in Düsseldorf - living close to Düsseldorf is mandatory

Working with us

Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savoury snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long‑term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world.

Successful and sustainably growing, we generated sales of more than 4.6 billion euros in 2025. We now have 12 regional Management Units with more than 40 production sites in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and a total workforce of more than 15,000 people.

What we will offer

An enjoyable, broad and fulfilling role with one of Europe’s biggest savory snacks producers. The chance to grow in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, as well recognized to your individuality, welcoming your views, and celebrating your growth. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the opportunity to stand out for your professionalism and performance, moving forward in a challenging environment that supports each individual team member to achieve their very best. And a place to securely develop your career as part of a business that cares about the wellbeing of all its people and understands that work‑life balance is fundamental to success. At Intersnack, we value and cherish diversity for the power and potential it creates. We have extraordinary team spirit, empower our people to take ownership for what they do and challenge each other to improve. Because we know that, to become a big player, you need to master being a team player first.