R&D Specialist - Product Development

Serba Wangi; Alor Setar; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Kedah is seeking an R&D professional to generate innovative ideas and oversee the product development process. Responsibilities include managing R&D projects, developing prototypes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, along with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send their CV to Ms. Hong via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience in R&D roles focused on new product development.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and packaging engineering.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative ideas for new products and enhancements.
• Manage R&D projects, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product concepts.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Engineering

Job description

• Responsible for generating innovative ideas, conceptualising new products or enhancements, and managing the entire research and development process
• Responsible for the development of prototypes, sourcing materials, managing R&D projects, and engineering packaging specifications that meet regulatory requirements
• Generate ideas and conceptualise new products or product enhancements based on market research, consumer insights, and emerging trends
• Develop prototypes to test product functionality and performance
• Gather feedback and conduct feasibility assessments to refine and improve product designs
• Develop ideas and solutions for new packaging or packaging enhancements, considering factors such as branding, shelf presence, usability, and environmental impact
• Engineer packaging specifications, materials selection, and structural designs o Ensure that packaging meets product protection, transportation, and regulatory requirements

Project Management

• Manage R&D projects, including defining timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
• Coordinate activities across different functions to ensure successful commercialisation of new product launches
• Coordinate internally (Product Development and QM & Regulatory Affairs) to align ingredient sourcing with product development needs and production schedules o Ensure alignment with overall product and brand strategy
• Prepare relevant reports for Management review

Others

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product concepts with organisational goals
• Collaborate with Product Branding & Marketing, Market Research & Strategy, and the Innovation Hub to refine packaging concepts, features, and specifications
• Address ad-hoc tasks given by direct manager as needed to ensure seamless operation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience in R&D roles, with a focus on new product development and packaging engineering (preferably in a FMCG industry)
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong understanding of product development processes, regulatory standards and packaging engineering
• Customer-focused and results-driven
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the food manufacturing industry
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well in a fast-paced environment

Interested candidates may send your latest cv to Ms. Hong via email: *********@malaysiarice.com