NPD Technologist – Cork

NPD Technologist – Cork

€35K–€45K | Product Innovation in a Growing Food Business


Why This Role?

If you're passionate about developing new food products and seeing them come to life on shelves, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a company that supports creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

  • Competitive Salary: Earn €35,000–€45,000, based on your experience.

  • End-to-End Product Development: Involved from concept through to launch, including kitchen trials, scale-up, and product testing.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside teams in production, technical, procurement, and commercial.

  • Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that values fresh thinking and practical problem-solving in a fast-moving market.


What’s It Like Here?

You’ll join a well-established, fast-growing food manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and product development. The role is hands-on and varied, giving you the chance to bring creative ideas into real products, working closely with production teams to ensure smooth launches.


About You

✔ Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related subject.
✔ Experience in NPD, food manufacturing, or a similar hands-on environment (placement or post-grad).
✔ Confident with recipe development, documentation, and trialling products in both kitchen and factory settings.
✔ A team player with strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.


Interested?

If you're looking to build your NPD career in a supportive, innovation-led business, apply today – we’d love to hear from you.