My job ?? Shillelagh - Office-Based role ?? Permanent Are you a process-driven NPD expert who thrives in fast-paced, retailer-facing environments? Do you enjoy bringing exciting, culinary-led products to life from handover through to launch? Working as part of the R&D Team to ensure the successful launch of new products in line with customer critical paths. You will be the link between Product Development and full production. You will be responsible for projects, working through the hand over stage to product launch. You will be playing an active role in ensuring that all products are fully validated and set up to maintain product standards against customer codes of practice and Pilgrim's Europe manufacturing standards. You'll be part of a passionate, driven and supportive team, playing a key role in delivering successful product launches while ensuring operational excellence on site. Key Responsibilities Managing the R&D team to deliver new products from the NPD stage through to successful product launch, ensuring that product consistency is achieved throughout. Adhere to the PFM Concept to Launch Gate Process for all development work, driving products through & supporting team members where required. Co-ordination of product trials and pre-production runs, for preparation for a successful handover to production Take ownership of the provision of all documentation relevant to trials such as nutritional analysis, shelf-life verification & cooking validations. Ensuring all ingredients, packaging and factory trial paperwork is available and correct. Ensures all packaging and raw materials are ordered and available for all factory trials. Alongside the R&D Manager, co-ordinate customer visits for factory trials and PPRs. Supporting business change in the use of best in class processes and systems (A3 problem solving etc) Responsible for the NPI Technologist and their training and development needs. Skills & Knowledge Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Level 2 Food Safety in Manufacturing Knowledge and understanding of current legislation, relevant to food manufacturing and product labelling. Good computer skills. Good analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent written and verbal skills Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on exciting, high-growth culinary categories Exposure to retailer-facing projects and direct customer interaction Be part of a passionate, innovative and supportive development team Competitive salary Opportunity to make a real impact within a short-term contract Experience working within a leading European food manufacturing business Fast-paced, hands-on environment where your contribution is visible Ready to Bring Products to Life? If you're an experienced NPI professional who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively and delivering successful product launches in a fast-moving food environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join Pilgrim's Europe to help us turn great ideas into outstanding products. The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.