R&D Analyst - Jeddah Factory

MBRF Global Foods Company; Asia; Presencial; PEN 129.000 - 194.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation package

Descripción de la vacante

MBRF Global Foods Company is seeking an experienced R&D professional based in the region to coordinate pilot plant activities and execute product/packaging trials. You will manage documentation, samples, and supplier coordination, ensuring compliance and feasibility with quality and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in Food Engineering or Food Science, with 3+ years in the food sector, and are prepared to relocate from Jeddah or nearby regions.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the food industry, in product/packaging R&D or related technical functions.
• Knowledge of food product development, manufacturing, sensory evaluation and food safety practices.
• Middle East experience is an advantage; relocation may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate daily pilot plant activities, trial scheduling, readiness and execution.
• Execute product and packaging trials, record results, assess feasibility and costs.
• Create and maintain R&D documentation, PPS, specs and trial records.
• Prepare and dispatch customer samples and coordinate technical follow-up with clients.
• Manage R&D inventory of ingredients, packaging, and finished-product samples.
• Support product optimisation, portfolio maintenance and QC actions; benchmark new categories.
• Collaborate with procurement on cost-saving and ESG-related R&D activities.
• Prepare and document sensory evaluations and consumer research with cross-functional teams.

Conocimientos

Project management

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Herramientas

MS Office

Project-tracking systems

Descripción del empleo

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Come work at MBRF, a company present in the lives of thousands of families around the world. From the simplest moments to the most special ones, we nourish life through quality, innovation, and the people who make everything happen.

What will you be doing at MBRF?

• Coordinate daily pilot plant activities, including trial scheduling, ingredient and packaging readiness, equipment availability, housekeeping and safe execution
• Execute product and packaging trials, record results and assess technical feasibility, resource availability, costs and compliance with business, quality and regulatory requirements
• Create and maintain R&D documentation, including Product and Process Specifications (PPS), packaging and ingredient specifications, trial records and implementation follow-up
• Prepare and dispatch customer samples, monitor Global Accounts products and agreed follow-up actions, and coordinate technical follow-up with new clients
• Manage R&D inventory of ingredients, packaging materials and finished-product samples, ensuring accurate receipt, identification, storage, stock records, availability and expiry-date control
• Support product optimisation, portfolio maintenance and quality actions; research and benchmark new product categories, technologies and market opportunities
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers on cost-saving and alternative-supplier initiatives, including ingredient and packaging trials and technical evaluations; support agreed ESG-related R&D activities
• Prepare, support and document sensory evaluations and consumer research, working with Commercial, Marketing, Category, Brand, Innovation, Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers and technical suppliers to deliver agreed project milestones

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Food Science or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the food industry, preferably in Product & Packaging R&D, Production, Quality or a related technical function
• Knowledge of food product development, manufacturing processes, sensory evaluation, quality requirements and food safety practices; Middle East experience is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project-tracking and technical-document systems is an advantage
• Currently based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, or willing to relocate

What competencies are key to this role?

• Strong organisation and project-tracking skills, with attention to documentation accuracy and timely follow-up
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multicultural and cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate technical concepts and market needs into practical trial plans, products and process improvements

What can you expect from MBRF?

• Being part of a global, collaborative and dynamic working environment
• Strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees & environment we serve
• Vertical, horizontal, and cross-functional growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation package

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