Senior Food R&D Technologist — Prototyping & Projects Lead

Kraft Heinz; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Experienced R&D Technologist to join the UK&I Mealz R&D Team. You will lead large, complex projects, drive prototyping and product development, and own technical project plans.

You will mentor technologists and manage project budgets in a high‑impact role reporting to the Senior R&D Manager UK&I. The role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration, a consumer-focused mindset, and excellent English communication within an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MSc in Food Science & Technology or equivalent in related field such as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Development in the food industry.
• Experience in international and complex/matrix organizations.
• Ability to deal with complex projects and build effective partnerships with other functions.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Leading technically large and/or highly complex projects through company process, partnering with cross-functional team.
• Executing prototyping and product development in line with the agreed brief/experimental plan, carrying out required analytical and validation tests.
• Creating and owning the execution and delivery of the technical project plan.
• Leading product portfolio management and ensuring product quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Completing JTBD in your area of remit to drive value creation.
• Coaching and mentoring product technologists
• Managing budgets for projects and coordinating resources

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Team player

Independent thinking

Multitasking

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor or MSc in Food Science & Technology

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Experienced R&D Technologist to join the UK&I Mealz R&D Team. You will lead large, complex projects, drive prototyping and product development, and own technical project plans.

You will mentor technologists and manage project budgets in a high‑impact role reporting to the Senior R&D Manager UK&I. The role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration, a consumer-focused mindset, and excellent English communication within an international environment.