Product Developer – Manufacturing - £43k DOE
Essex (office-based) - requires driving due to the location and occasional customer visits.
Full-time, permanent with some flex!
Step up your NPD career in an innovative, growing business - Are you ready to take the next step in your NPD career?
We’re working with a well-established and rapidly growing fmcg manufacturer to recruit a Product Developer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and innovative NPD team, where you’ll own projects from concept to launch, present directly to customers, and play a key role in expanding product ranges. If you’re looking for more responsibility, customer exposure, and a supportive environment to grow, this role is for you.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and deliver end-to-end NPD and EPD projects, from concept through to launch.
- Act as a category expert, presenting confidently to retail and wholesale customers.
- Own the NPD critical path, ensuring accuracy, organisation, and timely launches.
- Run factory trials and ensure products are feasible at scale.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Technical, and Supply Chain teams.
- Be a proactive problem-solver, pushing through barriers to make launches happen.
What we’re looking for
- 2–4 years’ experience in product development (fmcg, consumer products, lifestyle, food or beverage).
- Confident communicator with experience presenting to customers and stakeholders.
- Highly organised, thorough, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
- Strong technical understanding of processes, ingredients, and packaging.
- Passionate about innovation and delivering results.
Why apply?
- A chance to step up in responsibility and develop your career in NPD.
- Join a growing, innovative business with strong customer partnerships.
- Work on exciting new product launches with direct customer exposure.
- Be part of a supportive team where your initiative and ideas will make a real impact.
Interested in stepping up your NPD career? Apply now via LinkedIn or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.