Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Product Development Associate Technologist who will be responsible for contributing to a high-performing team within the international R&D organization. You will work with peers to continuously improve, gain exposure to senior internal stakeholders, and collaborate with factory operators. In this role, you will be part of the R&D Product Development team, responsible for product development projects and activities that implement the R&D strategy and deliver MEA goals and objectives across the MEA region.
Responsibilities
- Develop product recipes in accordance with the Product Brief.
- Master the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) cycle to develop safe, fit-for-purpose products.
- Run analytical and organoleptic product tests, validate results, and use them for recipe development and adjustment.
- Plan and execute industrial trials, validate results, and issue reports.
- Select and validate ingredients necessary for product development.
- Create product specifications for new products, ensuring they are accurate, compliant, meet Kraft Heinz manufacturing capabilities, and are entered into the specifications management system.
- Continuously improve your expertise and skills and build working relationships with internal and external partners to effectively deliver business objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in food science or a related science degree.
- 02 years experience in FMCG.
- Fluent in English.
- Desire to learn, share knowledge, and adopt best practices.
- Knowledge of key product characteristics, analytical methods, and organoleptic attributes.
- Experience with hygienic design, thermal validation, cleaning validation, CIP optimization, and HACCP.
- Experience with mixing and dosing, homogenization, emulsification, pumps, and fluid transport.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills.
Location(s)
6 October Factory
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. 
