613 Product Innovation jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is an international petrochemicals company specialising in the development and manufacture of oils, adhesives, sealants, coatings, and polymer-based solutions. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and decades of expertise, they play a pivotal role in supplying high-performance products that are critical to industries such as telecommunications, construction, automotive, and consumer goods.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a creative, innovative scientist who can combine hands-on technical expertise with visionary thinking. The role places a particular emphasis on the development of cable fillers and polymer-based materials, where you will apply your material science and polymer chemistry background to design and deliver new products. From laboratory experimentation and formulation through to production scale-up, launch, and exploring new market applications, you will take full ownership of the innovation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Use your material science and polymer chemistry expertise to design and develop new products, with a strong focus on cable fillers and related applications.
• Work hands-on in the laboratory with a variety of instrumentation to test, refine, and optimise formulations.
• Oversee product scale-up into production, ensuring seamless transition from lab to manufacturing.
• Identify and explore new application areas for products across adhesives, sealants, coatings, and petrochemical derivatives.
• Collaborate closely with production, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure products meet technical, quality, and customer requirements.
• Monitor global industry trends to ensure the company remains at the cutting edge of innovation in petrochemicals and polymer chemistry.
• Drive a culture of creativity and forward-thinking innovation across the business.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory skills and familiarity with diverse analytical instrumentation.
• Proven ability to think creatively and apply material science principles to solve complex product challenges.
• Experience in product development within petrochemicals, polymers, adhesives, coatings, or related industries.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify new opportunities and markets.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why Join?

• Take the lead in shaping innovative petrochemical and polymer-based products from concept to market launch.
• Enjoy a highly creative role that blends lab-based experimentation with real-world market impact.
• Work in an international business with a strong technical heritage and forward-looking approach.
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Contact VRS today to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Key Words: Innovation, Creativity, Product Development, Petrochemicals, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, Cable Fillers, Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings, Oils, Formulation, Laboratory, R&D, Scale-up, New Product Launch, Market Development, Project Management, Midlands, West Midlands, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Worcester, Walsall, Tipton, VRS9115AH

• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities based on market trends, consumer insights, and competitive analysis within the FMCG space.
• Lead the development of innovative product concepts, from initial ideation through to business case development and strategic planning.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle, including concept testing, product development, formulation, packaging design, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, sales, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies, including pricing, promotion, and distribution plans.
• Monitor product performance post-launch, gather consumer feedback, and identify opportunities for iteration and improvement.
• Conduct regular market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Manage external agencies and suppliers involved in product development and launch activities.
• Present new product proposals and progress updates to senior management.
• Mentor junior product development team members and foster a culture of innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Food Science, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product management or product innovation within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products from concept to market.
• Strong understanding of consumer behaviour, market dynamics, and product development processes in the FMCG sector.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience in consumer insights gathering and market research techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote capacity.
• A creative mindset with a passion for consumer products and innovation.

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. 

Your Role:

In the Enterprise Data & Analytics team at Capgemini Invent, we help world leading organisations reimagine their business and unlock value through a hands-on approach of leveraging data and artificial intelligence.

Our mission is to put Capgemini Invent at the forefront of AI Consulting. You will be joining our AI Product Innovation team, which is a small but rapidly growing team, home of product and data science expertise, including genAI and agentic AI. We bring an innovative product driven approach to our client’s biggest challenges, while striving to provide a stimulating and rewarding home for the best AI talent!  

We EXPLORE the art of the possible - We are continuously scanning for opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to drive value for our clients. We aim to inspire our clients with the art of the possible, leveraging design thinking and horizon scanning techniques to identify truly innovative solutions. 

We ACCELERATE impact with products - We test ideas through rapid experimentation and proof of concept generation, and turn them into fully productionised AI products, working closely with users to ensure product adoption. 

We ENABLE change with AI – We don’t just build and deploy AI products, but we re-imagine business operations - introducing new capabilities by integrating AI products into day-to-day processes. We have extensive experience in setting up, running and scaling AI innovation capabilities, focusing on building the right culture and operating model, underpinned by sustainable AI and assurance practises.  

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories:

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

Your Profile:

As a member of the AI Product Innovation team, you will be fundamental to the growth and continuous development of our capability. We look for people who align with our core values, have a genuine interest in the advancement of AI, are curious by nature, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Below some of the key skills and experiences we look for in candidates – however we don’t expect you to hit all of them, we want to build a team which has a diversity of experiences.  We look for: 

• A strong understanding of AI technologies, either from hands-on experience or from project exposure 
• Experience in AI product delivery, from discovery all the way to solution deployment, either as technical or non-technical member of the product team 
• Experience contributing to running discovery and designing user-centric solutions 
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools for AI product lifecycle management 
• Strong communication, storytelling and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders 
• A growth mindset and a passion for learning and experimenting with new technologies and methods 

What you'll love about working here:

If you are passionate about creating impactful AI solutions, that solve real-world problems, and you have a collaborative mindset that fosters learning, then this is the role for you. We continuously invest in creating an environment and culture that fosters innovation: you will be joining a team of like-minded individuals, who are all aligned by a common set of values: 

• We like to get stuck in and make things happen 
• We are not afraid to fail - and we do it fast 
• We like to think big and challenge the status quo 
• We reward entrepreneurship 
• We are a meritocracy – looking for the best ideas 
• We value humility 
• Collaboration is our superpower 

Need to know:

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work.

We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

CSR:

We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about.  In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

New Product Innovation Electronics Engineer
Location: Medway
Salary: c.£40-47k dependent on experience

Are you passionate about PCB design, manufacturing, and driving innovation? We’re looking for a talented NPI Engineer with experience in PCB design to join an advanced manufacturing team and take a lead role in ensuring products are designed and built to the highest industry standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work closely with design and engineering teams from the earliest stages of development to ensure PCB designs comply with IPC standards and are optimised for manufacturability.
li>Provide expert advice throughout the design process, recommending improvements for efficiency, quality, and ease of production.
• Take ownership of new PCB product builds, ensuring they meet strict manufacturing standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with process engineering teams to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements, keeping an eye on emerging technologies and future capability needs.
• Lead the PCB Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process, ensuring design teams fully understand the capabilities and limitations of in-house production facilities.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

< i>HNC in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Some experience in PCB design, DFM processes, and manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD software, PCB design tools, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.

Desirable :

• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement within the PCB design process.
• Awareness of the latest trends and technologies in PCB manufacturing and design.

Why join our client?
You’ll be part of a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering team that works across the full product lifecycle — from concept and new product introduction to production and repair. Every day, you’ll collaborate with specialists across manufacturing and engineering to ensure products meet exacting quality standards, on time and within budget.

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative design and manufacturing, where your ideas and expertise will directly shape the products of the future.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

New Product Innovation Electronics Engineer
Location: Medway
Salary: c.£40-47k dependent on experience

Are you passionate about PCB design, manufacturing, and driving innovation? We’re looking for a talented NPI Engineer with experience in PCB design to join an advanced manufacturing team and take a lead role in ensuring products are designed and built to the highest industry standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work closely with design and engineering teams from the earliest stages of development to ensure PCB designs comply with IPC standards and are optimised for manufacturability.
li>Provide expert advice throughout the design process, recommending improvements for efficiency, quality, and ease of production.
• Take ownership of new PCB product builds, ensuring they meet strict manufacturing standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with process engineering teams to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements, keeping an eye on emerging technologies and future capability needs.
• Lead the PCB Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process, ensuring design teams fully understand the capabilities and limitations of in-house production facilities.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

< i>HNC in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Some experience in PCB design, DFM processes, and manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD software, PCB design tools, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.

Desirable :

• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement within the PCB design process.
• Awareness of the latest trends and technologies in PCB manufacturing and design.

Why join our client?
You’ll be part of a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering team that works across the full product lifecycle — from concept and new product introduction to production and repair. Every day, you’ll collaborate with specialists across manufacturing and engineering to ensure products meet exacting quality standards, on time and within budget.

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative design and manufacturing, where your ideas and expertise will directly shape the products of the future.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

• Drive the innovation agenda for key FMCG categories, from ideation through to commercialization.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, consumer insights analysis, and competitive landscape assessments to identify new product opportunities.
• Develop compelling product concepts and business cases, supported by strong consumer data and commercial rationale.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless product development and launch execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development of new product prototypes, packaging designs, and go-to-market strategies.
• Manage product launch timelines, budgets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external innovation partners, agencies, and suppliers.
• Present innovation strategies and product roadmaps to senior leadership.
• Monitor product performance in market and identify opportunities for ongoing optimization and extension.
• Stay at the forefront of FMCG trends, including sustainability, digital engagement, and evolving consumer lifestyles.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in product management or innovation within the FMCG industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and launching new products that have achieved significant market share and profitability.
• Strong understanding of consumer behaviour, market dynamics, and the FMCG retail environment.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Creativity and a passion for disruptive innovation.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience with sensory analysis and consumer testing methodologies is a plus.

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. 

Your Role:

In the Enterprise Data & Analytics team at Capgemini Invent, we help world leading organisations reimagine their business and unlock value through a hands-on approach of leveraging data and artificial intelligence. Our mission is to put Capgemini Invent at the forefront of AI Consulting. You will be joining our AI Product Innovation team, which is a small but rapidly growing team, home of product and data science expertise, including genAI and agentic AI. We bring an innovative product driven approach to our client’s biggest challenges, while striving to provide a stimulating and rewarding home for the best AI talent!  

We EXPLORE the art of the possible - We are continuously scanning for opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to drive value for our clients. We aim to inspire our clients with the art of the possible, leveraging design thinking and horizon scanning techniques to identify truly innovative solutions. 

We ACCELERATE impact with products - We test ideas through rapid experimentation and proof of concept generation, and turn them into fully productionised AI products, working closely with users to ensure product adoption. 

We ENABLE change with AI – We don’t just build and deploy AI products, but we re-imagine business operations - introducing new capabilities by integrating AI products into day-to-day processes. We have extensive experience in setting up, running and scaling AI innovation capabilities, focusing on building the right culture and operating model, underpinned by sustainable AI and assurance practises.  

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories:

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

Your Profile:

As a member of the AI Product Innovation team, you will be fundamental to the growth and continuous development of our capability. We look for people who align with our core values, have a genuine interest in the advancement of AI, are curious by nature, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Below some of the key skills and experiences we look for in candidates – however we don’t expect you to hit all of them, we want to build a team which has a diversity of experiences.  We look for: 
 

• A strong understanding of AI technologies, either from hands-on experience or from project exposure 
• Experience in AI product delivery, from discovery all the way to solution deployment, either as technical or non-technical member of the product team 
• Experience leading AI Product teams or workstreams  
• Experience running discovery and designing user-centric solutions 
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools for AI product lifecycle management 
• Strong communication, storytelling and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders 
• A growth mindset and a passion for learning and experimenting with new technologies and methods 

What you'll love about working here:

If you are passionate about creating impactful AI solutions, that solve real-world problems, and you have a collaborative mindset that fosters learning, then this is the role for you. We continuously invest in creating an environment and culture that fosters innovation: you will be joining a team of like-minded individuals, who are all aligned by a common set of values: 

• We like to get stuck in and make things happen 
• We are not afraid to fail - and we do it fast 
• We like to think big and challenge the status quo 
• We reward entrepreneurship 
• We are a meritocracy – looking for the best ideas 
• We value humility 
• Collaboration is our superpower 

Need to know:

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work.

We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation.

We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

CSR:

We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about.  In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

• Design intuitive user interfaces and engaging user experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs that effectively communicate design concepts.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits to ensure consistency across products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure designs are technically feasible and meet user needs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, A/B testing results, and performance analytics.
• Translate complex user flows into simple and elegant design solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Advocate for the user throughout the design process.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met in all design outputs.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and ideation processes for new product features.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote setting.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Lead the UI/UX design process for digital products, ensuring user-centricity and aesthetic quality.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to gather insights.
• Create wireframes, user flows, personas, and journey maps to define user experiences.
• Develop high-fidelity interactive prototypes and detailed UI designs.
• Design visually compelling and intuitive user interfaces that align with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and marketing.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and incorporate feedback.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency.
• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth of the design team.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Proven experience in designing for web applications, mobile apps, and responsive interfaces.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills, including typography, colour theory, and layout.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience working within an agile development environment is a plus.