R&D Product Developer

Mondelez International; Lifford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in snacks is seeking a Product Developer to join their productivity team in Lifford, England. This role involves organizing and executing projects that align with marketing and manufacturing requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food science, engineering, or a related field, with at least two years of experience in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. You will work collaboratively while ensuring consumer needs and business goals are met.

Qualifications

• Degree in food science, science, or engineering is required.
• Minimum two years of experience in a fast-moving consumer goods market.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials.
• Write technical reports and maintain consumer-led specifications.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

University Degree in food science, science, or engineering

2+ years experience in FMCG

Job description

Overview

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

We are recruiting for a product developer, within the RDQ function. The role specifically is within the productivity team working on projects for our European region. The team has a broad scope, focusing on portfolio maintenance and productivity led initiatives. From brainstorming for new ideas, to project scoping, and project execution the role is varied and exciting. You will work cross functionally to deliver projects with technical rigour and understanding, while also ensuring we meet business needs, and most importantly the consumer needs.

How you will contribute

With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements and development activities (e.g. product shelf‑life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation etc.). You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer‑led specifications.

Experience & Knowledge

• A food science, science, or engineering qualification at University level / degree
• Food science, science, or engineering experience (2+ years) ideally in a fast‑moving consumer goods market
• Working with cross functional teams and independently with the guidance of a manager
• Prioritizing and managing activities independently
• Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently
• Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing
• Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities
• Experience of working in the food industry, specific experience of confectionery and/or chocolate would be an additional advantage

Education / Certifications

• University Degree in food science, science, or engineering qualification
• Food science, science, or engineering experience (2+ years) ideally in a fast‑moving consumer goods marketli>
• English language skills. Speaking Polish is not mandatory.

About Mondelez International

At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high‑quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands—both global and local—including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum. Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.