NPI Technologist

Pilgrims Europe; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food innovation company in the UK is seeking an NPI Technologist to develop innovative food solutions. This role emphasizes a strong culinary background and the ability to implement new product development processes. The ideal candidate will manage product development from concept to launch, collaborating closely with teams to ensure alignment with market expectations. Responsibilities include leading factory trials and ensuring key milestones are met. Join to inspire excellence in food culture.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and innovative solutions.
• Capability to translate creativity into functional products.
• Experience in product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with NPD for alignment with customer expectations.
• Lead factory trials and ensure data accuracy.
• Manage development recipes through systems like Recipe Professor.

Skills

Strong culinary background

Process development

Product development

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

My job Pilgrim's Europe is looking for an NPI Technologist to join our team in Carrickmacross. We are looking for someone to join the team that has a strong culinary background, deep understanding of food at a high level, and the ability to translate creativity into innovative food solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, enthusiasm, and a love for food that inspires excellence. Pairing those skills with a flair for process development, this role will combine the two skillsets to ensure we implement NPD & EPD into our manufacturing site, whilst supporting the drive to grow our foodie culture at site and within the business.

Responsibilities:

• A key player in developing new products from concept to launch, following the Pilgrim's Europe stage-gate process.
• Collaborate closely with NPD to ensure new products are aligned with customer expectations.
• Lead & support factory trials to ensure accurate data collection, reporting and document generation.
• Responsible for ensuring key milestones are met via the Recipe Professor stage-gate process, and in line with the customers' Critical Path.
• Manage development recipes through Recipe Professor and other necessary systems.
• Coordinate and manage samples for validation, including:
  • Shelf-life and sensory (organoleptic) testing
  • Customer panels
  • Nutritional sa...