NPD Technologist

  • Mach Recruitment Ltd
  • Llanelli, Dyfed
  • Feb 14, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

New Product Development Technologist (NPD)

My client, a successful food manufacturer is seeking a New Product Development Technologist to ensure all new product launches are completed, on time, in full and right first time from conception.

The Role

  • Plan, arrange, co-ordinate and document trials
  • Use trial data to review processes and seek ways in which to improve the process
  • Produce factory trial plan, review with Process Development Manager, communicate with other members of team and production with key issues
  • Facilitate and communicate customer pre-pro s arranging both production and amenities
  • You will be the NPD main point of contact on manufacturing lines
  • Coach and assist others in the team and in Production

Skills and experience

  • Food Technology Degree or equivalent experience
  • Food Hygiene
  • Ability to interpret customer specifications
  • Product and Process knowledge
  • Data capture and reporting skill
  • Strong Customer Service and Communication Skills
  • Project Management
  • Knowledge of Customer and Brand Artwork Process

Benefits

  • Full time, Permanent role
  • Days of work- Monday to Friday
  • Hours of work - 8.30am-5pm
  • Strong benefits package
  • Career development and progression

Mach are acting as an agent for this vacancy