Product Development Technologist
Core
Develop and commercialize new and existing food products for major Australian brands, translating project briefs into manufacturable solutions.
Role type
Product Development Technologist (Food Manufacturing)
Builds
New and existing food products for FMCG brands
Domain
Food & Beverage / FMCG
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Food science/technology knowledge, formulation expertise, food manufacturing process knowledge, product trial management, technical documentation, project management, problem-solving, analytical capabilities
Preferred skills
Knowledge of ingredients and flavour systems, experience with process validation, continuous improvement mindset
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize products from concept to commercialization; Conduct formulation work, product evaluations, and factory trials; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory); Apply technical knowledge to solve product and process challenges; Prepare and maintain technical documentation and specifications; Support product launches and first production runs; Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process enhancement
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
