Product Developer

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Aberdeen is looking for a Product Developer. The ideal candidate will have a background in food science and experience in new product development. Responsibilities include managing product development processes and collaborating with various teams to create innovative food products. The role offers a competitive salary and a chance to impact product innovation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in NPD or food product development, ideally in chilled categories.
• Passionate about food and creative in product innovation.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage sample submission forms and documentation.
• Collaborate on sustainability data provision for customers.
• Manage product development from approval to factory trials.

Skills

Creative thinking

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Food knowledge

Education

Degree or HND in food science or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hamilton Grant

Job description

Overview

Product Developer - Food Manufacturing

Aberdeen, Scotland

£36,000 per annum

Are you a creative and detail-oriented Product Developer with a passion for food and a strong background in NPD? We're working with a food manufacturer based in Aberdeen, seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join their Innovation team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in concept creation, customer presentations, and full product development, working closely with technical, compliance, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage sample submission forms and documentation using systems such as Hamilton Grant
• Collaborate with compliance to ensure sustainability data is provided for customers
• Work alongside Account Managers to deliver dedicated support to customer accounts
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and help generate blue-sky concepts and NPD ideas
• Manage product development from customer approval through to factory trials and process checks
• Organise product testing – including nutritional, shelf life, cook verification, and transit tests

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or HND in a food science or food-related subject
• Previous experience in NPD or food product development, ideally within chilled or short shelf-life categories
• Passionate about food, highly creative, and enthusiastic about innovation
• Excellent project management and organisation skills – able to juggle multiple projects across different customers
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across departments including production
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Hamilton Grant or similar systems is an advantage

Ideal For

• An existing Product Developer or NPD Technologist ready to take the next step
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working with a wide range of products and people
• A foodie with a flair for innovation and a sharp eye for detail

Interested?

Apply now to learn more and be considered for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of innovative food products in a well-established business.