NPD Technologist / Development Technologist

NPD Technologist, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Bedfordshire

We are recruiting for an NPD Technologist on behalf of a leading food manufacturer based in the nea the Stevenage, Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire area.

Reporting to the Development Manager the Development Technologist is responsible for managing the technical interface and relationship with Key Accounts. The Development Technologist will also be responsible for developing innovative and commercially viable products. Furthermore, they will be responsible for driving continuous product and process improvements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop key customer relationships through a detailed understanding of their markets, products, processes and online capabilities and constraints
• Develop products for customers either from specific briefs or concept ideas
• Provide online support and development at customer's production facilities
• Drive continuous improvement in process and product
• Develop a full understanding of the Company's capabilities and knowledge of the production and quality standards required
• Undertake NPD projects
• Have a sound technical knowledge of the usage of their products (processing, storage, etc.)
• Have a sound understanding of the Company's capabilities (production limitations, company strategy, personnel limitations, etc.).
• Proactively research new market trends and product concepts relevant to Key Customer Accounts
• Support the team by assisting in other areas to prevent overloading of work when required.

Hours of Work: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Salary: £Competitive + Benefits

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*Due to the amount of applications received, only those who our client wishes to progress will be contacted. If you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for reading this advertisement.

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