Process Development Technologist

Kandhu Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Park Royal is seeking a talented Process Development Technologist. This role involves leading the scale-up of new products from development kitchen to full factory production, ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering and prior experience in food manufacturing. Competitive salary package offered, with significant influence on new product development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Influence on product development

Collaborative NPD team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, ideally in process, development, or NPD-focused roles.
• Strong understanding of key food production methods, such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production.
• Organize and run factory trials for NPD and EPD projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Food innovation

Understanding of food production methods

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or similar

Job description

Process Development Technologist

Location: Park Royal

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Hours: Full-time

Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life – ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the scale‑up of new products from kitchen to full‑scale factory production
• Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects
• Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency
• Working with cross‑functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes
• Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy

What's On Offer

• £45,000 salary
• A site‑based role at a major food production facility
• Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched
• A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking NPD team

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a similar technical field
• Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD‑focused role
• Understanding of key food production methods – such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement
• A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food?

If you're someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production‑ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more!

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