New Product Developer

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the QSR sector is seeking a New Product Developer to create and enhance products from concept to market. This role requires a blend of creativity and analytical skills to ensure product quality and compliance, along with collaboration across various teams. Candidates should have relevant experience and a culinary arts background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in QSR environment.
• Strong understanding of QSR franchising model.
• Ability to travel with own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and consumer research to identify trends.
• Develop product concepts and prototypes.
• Lead product development projects from concept to launch.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Creative

Project management

Market research

Collaboration

Education

Higher certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and creative New Product Developer to design, develop, and improve products from concept to market launch. This role involves researching trends, creating prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product feasibility, quality, and alignment with customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and consumer research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop product concepts, specifications, and prototypes.
• Work closely with design, engineering, marketing, and production teams.
• Evaluate materials, costs, functionality, and feasibility.
• Oversee testing, validation, and refinement of prototypes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards are met.
• Maintain documentation, specifications, and project timelines.
• Analyse feedback and data to improve existing products.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Lead product development projects from initial concept through to launch.
  
  

Requirements

• Higher certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts beneficial
• Minimum 2 years experience working within the QSR environment is beneficial
• Strong understanding of the QSR franchising business model.
• Own vehicle, with ability to travel.
• Willingness to work hours aligned to business operating hours.
  
  

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