R&D Analyst - Jeddah Factory

BRF S.A.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

MBRF is seeking an experienced R&D professional to coordinate daily pilot plant activities, run product and packaging trials, and maintain comprehensive documentation. You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver on milestones and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on Product & Packaging R&D in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with emphasis on quality, safety and market opportunities in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily pilot plant activities, including trial scheduling and equipment readiness.
• Execute product and packaging trials, record results and assess feasibility and costs.
• Create and maintain R&D documentation, PPS and specifications.
• Prepare and dispatch customer samples and coordinate technical follow-up with new clients.
• Manage R&D inventory of ingredients, packaging materials and samples.
• Support product optimization, portfolio maintenance and ESG-related R&D activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers on cost-saving initiatives and trials.

Skills

Fluent in English

Project tracking

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering or Food Science

Job description

How about building your career at one of the world’s largest food companies? 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
• Fluent in English
• 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