NPI Technologist

Pilgrims Europe; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known food company in the UK is seeking an NPI Technologist to drive innovation in their product development. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and a passion for translating creativity into practical food solutions. Responsibilities include leading product development from concept to launch, collaborating with teams to ensure alignment with customer needs, and managing factory trials. This role is crucial in fostering a culture of culinary excellence within the organization.

Qualifications

• Expertise and enthusiasm in food innovation.
• Ability to translate culinary creativity into products.
• Experience in product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with NPD to meet customer expectations.
• Lead factory trials for data collection.

Skills

Strong culinary background

Process development

Creativity in food solutions

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...