NPI Technologist

NPI Technologist

Location: North-East, ROI
Contract: Permanent | Site-based

A well-established FMCG food manufacturer is seeking an NPI Technologist/Development Chef to support the successful launch of new and existing products within a fast-paced production environment.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a food, culinary or FMCG manufacturing background who enjoys working closely with the factory, customers and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPI and EPD projects from concept through to launch
• Lead and support factory trials, ensuring accurate data capture and reporting
• Prepare samples for customer submissions, validations and presentations
• Manage product validation activities including sensory, shelf-life, nutritional and transit trials
• Ensure compliance with GMP, customer codes of practice and internal standards
• Liaise with suppliers, procurement and internal stakeholders to source trial materials
• Support customer visits, factory trials and food-led presentations

About You

• Background as a Chef, Food Technologist or within FMCG food manufacturing
• Experience working in a factory-based product development environment
• Hands-on, pragmatic and comfortable working at pace
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Full driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, site-based role
• Exposure to major retail customers and high-volume product launches
• Clear development opportunities within NPI / Product Development
• Salary approx. €40,000 – €45,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Please reach out to frances.wilmot@drnewitt.com or apply here with your CV and number, and I call you back with more detail!