Technologist, Product Development, Gum & Candy

Mondelez International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a product development engineer to drive innovations for the China Gum & Candy platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technically compliant product launches and scale up from culinary prototypes to commercial lines.

The role requires 2+ years in the food industry, strong technical problem-solving skills, and experience in confectionery product development.

Qualifications

• Degree/Masters in Food Science & Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering.
• 2+ years in the food industry; confectionery experience a plus.
• Strong technical expertise and problem solving.
• Good project management and communication skills; English preferred.
• Confectionery knowledge and product development experience.
• Knowledge of consumer science and analytical methods.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Organize pilot and commercial trials.
• No relocation support available.

Responsibilities

• On hands develop innovations to meet MDLZ requirements.
• Develop product processes to fit line capacity and scale up from prototypes to commercial lines.
• Develop technical specifications.
• Support platform managers to track market trends and ideas.
• Network to leverage global capability and external best practices.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem solving

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Food Science & Eng, Biology or Chem Eng

Job description

Job Description

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

This position will need to focus on China Gum & Candy platform, including innovation, rennovation, quality improvement projects to deliver technical solutions to support business. The individual should be capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, applying technical expertise to solve problems, develop various products launch to market compliance with MDLZ quality and local country regulation requirement.

How you will contribute

• On hands develop on the innovations to meet MDLZ requirement


• Develop product process to fit line capacity and scale up from culinary prototypes to commercial lines.


• Develop technical specifications.


• Support platform managers to track MKT trends and creative ideas under category strategic plan.


• Networking to leverage global capability as well as external industry good practice to explore advanced technical design and extend formats based on MDLZ requirements

What you will bring

• Degree/Masters in Food Science & Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering related.


• More than 2 years of work experience in food industry required with track record of successful developments, experience with confectionary will be plus


• Strong technical expertise and problem solving;


• Good project management, communication skills and daily English preferred Confectionary knowledge, product development (Priority for confectionary development)


• Knowledge on consumer science and analytical methodology.


• Communication and presentation skills.


• Organize pilot and commercial trials


• No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad 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 globally and locally 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 top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum. Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people 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.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular Product development Science & Engineering At Mondelēz 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. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!