1,179 Product Innovation jobs in the United Kingdom

• 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.

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.

• Lead the design process from concept to final handoff for new product features and applications.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into elegant design solutions.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and data analytics.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Stay current with UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UX/UI design skills across web and mobile applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, etc.
• 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, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and remote environment.
• A degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Lead the UX/UI design process for digital products.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs and UI mockups.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to implement designs.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and data analysis.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design for digital products.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design work, including research, wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.