NPD Technologist

Resourcing Partnership Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £500

Job summary

Resourcing Partnership Ltd is seeking an NPD Process Technologist to join the proactive NPD team. You will support product development, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and manage NPD/EPD from handover to launch.

The role involves organising factory trials, handling submissions, maintaining documentation, and ensuring adherence to the project critical path for on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Product Development Support: Assist in developing product concepts, formulations, and prototypes in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain close and effective links between the Process, Development, Technical, Operations, and Continuous Improvement teams.
• NPD & EPD Management: Manage NPD and EPD development from handover to launch, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and deadlines.
• Factory Trials: Organise and manage all factory trials, providing feedback on any observations or concerns regarding new products / processes.
• Customer & Retailer Submissions: Support NPD with all customer and retailer submissions.
• Documentation Management: Organise and maintain essential documentation, including recipes, trial records, shelf-life data, and costings.
• Product Testing & Evaluation: Oversee product testing, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Critical Path Management: Ensure projects are completed in line with critical path to meet project deadlines.
• Team Support: Provide support to the NPD team in the overall execution of product development projects.

Job description

Overview

Reports to the NPD Manager

Purpose of the role

With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we are looking for a motivated and skilled NPD Process Technologist to join my clients proactive NPD team.

Responsibilities

• Product Development Support: Assist in developing product concepts, formulations, and prototypes in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain close and effective links between the Process, Development, Technical, Operations, and Continuous Improvement teams.
• NPD & EPD Management: Manage NPD and EPD development from handover to launch, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and deadlines.
• Factory Trials: Organise and manage all factory trials, providing feedback on any observations or concerns regarding new products / processes.
• Customer & Retailer Submissions: Support NPD with all customer and retailer submissions.
• Documentation Management: Organise and maintain essential documentation, including recipes, trial records, shelf-life data, and costings.
• Product Testing & Evaluation: Oversee product testing, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Critical Path Management: Ensure projects are completed in line with critical path to meet project deadlines.
• Team Support: Provide support to the NPD team in the overall execution of product development projects.

Referral Incentive

We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications.

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK