Job Description
Competitive Salary Central Scotland Fixed Term Contract (18 Months)
Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Escape Recruitment is working with an established and highly respected manufacturing organisation seeking a Product Developer to join their development team on a fixed-term basis.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of product development projects from concept through to launch, working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver innovative and commercially viable products.
The successful candidate will join a busy and collaborative development function and will play a key role in managing customer-driven projects, supporting product submissions, coordinating cross-functional activity and helping bring new products to market.
Key Responsibilities
Manage development projects from concept through to launch
Work closely with procurement, commercial, process and operational teams
Source new ingredients and materials
Support product costing and feasibility activities
Prepare products and documentation for customer submissions
Coordinate development activity throughout the product lifecycle
Benchmark competitor products and monitor market trends
Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
What We're Looking For
Previous experience within Product Development, NPD or Development Technology
Experience within a food manufacturing environment
Strong project management and organisational skills
Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness and attention to detail
Candidates currently working as Product Developers, Development Technologists, Senior Development Technologists or NPD Technologists are encouraged to apply.
To find out more, contact Escape Recruitment today.
