Senior Product Developer

3 weeks ago


Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Harper Anderton Associates Ltd Full time
Job Description

As a Senior Product Developer at Harper Anderton Associates Ltd, you will play a key role in driving the development of innovative products for the European market.

Located in the Hampshire area, this opportunity allows you to work within a strong, supportive team while managing two direct reports. You'll have ample opportunities for self-progression as you grow within the company. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, which will be introduced once you're settled into the role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, drive, develop, and deliver accurate NPD, EPD, and ingredient-led innovation for Europe.
  • Design with customer focus and consumer insight to identify and develop the correct drinks portfolio for the European market, informing and setting the correct quality standard.
  • Follow, establish, and improve best practice processes within product development and the team.
  • Act as a coach and support to Drinks Development Technologists in NPD and ingredient technical matters within the European ingredient development team.
  • Work independently, proactively, and with minimal operational support to lead projects within the business.
  • Identify and manage key project stakeholders, understand project interdependencies of other functions, and impact of R&D results to maintain project timelines.
  • Sourcing and selection of raw materials, supplier, and specification management.
  • Deliver products to consumer-relevant quality standards.
  • Translate consumer insights and concepts into robust product solutions.
  • Robust trial, validation, and manufacturing of products.
  • Ingredient sourcing, maintain technical relationships, and managing technical information.
  • Research consultancies, laboratories, Universities as required to build technical knowledge and product validations.

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge and experience of food manufacturing, relevant experience preferably in powder handling and processing.
  • Ability to lead and deliver technical work programs with a cross-functional team. Able to manage multiple complex projects through business stage and gate process.
  • Experience of and ability to launch products in multiple markets, working with multinational supply base and of supplier development, with creative development and problem-solving skills.
  • Sound technical knowledge of powder manufacturing processes, eg. dairy processing and dry powder technology/processing, including agglomeration/spray drying, or ability to apply existing technical knowledge to this field.
  • Strong ability to understand, interpret, and challenge effectively the analysis of data presented by internal associates and external suppliers/consultants.
  • Passion for technical development of beverage and food products. Excellent working knowledge of food science, manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, ingredient supply, and market research practices.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills. Ability to leverage interpersonal skills to form strong relationships and build network.
  • Ability to apply technical knowledge and skills in a manufacturing and commercial environment.
  • Ability to understand market trends and translate to efficient product development solutions.

What's in it for you?

£45,000.00 - £55,000.00 per annum



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