KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Conceptualisation, Development, & Testing- Generate ideas and conceptualise new products or product enhancements based on market research, consumer insights, and emerging trends
- Develop prototypes to test product functionality and performance
- Gather feedback and conduct feasibility assessments to refine and improve product designs
- Develop ideas and solutions for new packaging or packaging enhancements, considering factors such as branding, shelf presence, usability, and environmental impact
- Engineer packaging specifications, materials selection, and structural designs o Ensure that packaging meets product protection, transportation, and regulatory requirements
2. Project Management- Manage R&D projects, including defining timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
- Coordinate activities across different functions to ensure successful commercialisation of new product launches
- Coordinate internally (Product Development and QM & Regulatory Affairs) to align ingredient sourcing with product development needs and production schedules o Ensure alignment with overall product and brand strategy
- Prepare relevant reports for Management review
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product concepts with organisational goals
- Collaborate with Product Branding & Marketing, Market Research & Strategy, and the Innovation Hub to refine packaging concepts, features, and specifications
- Address ad-hoc tasks given by direct manager as needed to ensure seamless operation
Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience in R&D roles, with a focus on new food product development and packaging engineering (preferably in a FMCG industry)
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong understanding of product development processes, regulatory standards and packaging engineering
- Customer-focused and results-driven
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the food manufacturing industry
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well in a fast-paced environment