NPD & Recipe Development Technologist

Manucomm Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manucomm Recruitment is seeking a Development / NPD Technologist in Somerset to lead concept development and recipe creation for new and existing products. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to translate briefs into viable products.

The role involves hands-on kitchen and factory trials, ensuring formulations meet nutrition, safety and timing targets, and supporting product launches and improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related field.
• Around three years’ experience in food manufacturing, ideally in NPD/product development.
• Experience in recipe development and taking products from concept to launch.
• Good knowledge of ingredients, formulations and their functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and recipe creation for new and existing products.
• Work with customers to understand briefs and deliver tailored product samples.
• Develop recipes and conduct hands-on kitchen and factory trials.
• Coordinate with NPD, Technical, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Food science

NPD

Recipe development

Project management

Communication

Education

Food Science degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Manucomm Recruitment is seeking a Development / NPD Technologist in Somerset to lead concept development and recipe creation for new and existing products. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to translate briefs into viable products.

The role involves hands-on kitchen and factory trials, ensuring formulations meet nutrition, safety and timing targets, and supporting product launches and improvements.