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Aulds Delicious Desserts is one of the UK’s leading dessert manufacturers, creating premium frozen products for the foodservice market for over 50 years. Based at our site near Glasgow Airport, we’re proud to supply high-quality, innovative desserts across the UK.
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We’re looking for a *Product Development Technologist* to join our established Development Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone creative, practical, and passionate about desserts to help bring new ideas to life, from concept through to launch.
*What You’ll Be Doing:*
Developing products for customer briefs and blue-sky projects.
Supporting the full development process, from kitchen sample to factory trial.
Maintaining clear and accurate documentation throughout the development cycle.
Liaising with customers to understand and deliver their product requirements.
Coordinating with production teams to run and supervise trials and product launches.
Ensuring HACCP considerations are fully integrated in development activities.
Providing information to support technical documentation and sample submissions.
Monitoring and researching current and future food trends.
Maintaining a clean and safe development kitchen environment.
*What We’re Looking For:*
Experience as a Product Development Technologist or in a similar role.
Background in food manufacturing, ideally in FMCG environments with High Care and Low Risk areas.
Creative flair with a passion for developing exciting new products.
Excellent communication and organisation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Proficient in IT and confident with documentation.
A team player who’s ready to roll up their sleeves.
*Why Join Aulds Delicious Desserts?*
Job security in a respected, long-standing family business.
Career progression opportunities as we continue to grow.
A friendly, supportive team environment where your leadership makes a difference.
A full lifecycle experience, taking product from concept to reality.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

This is a vital support position within my clients growing Product Development team. Reporting to the Senior Product Development Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly by managing administrative tasks, liaising with overseas mills, and keeping the development process on track. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow in a creative, product-focused environment.

Client Details

A great opportunity for a Product Development Coordinator - Home Textiles to join a market leading textile business in the Cheshire area. They design and produce textiles for the bedroom, living room and outdoor textiles. They have a great reputation in the industry with a number of long service employees.

Description

Provide daily administrative support to the Product Development team.

Coordinate the full sample process: request, delivery tracking, photographing, assign PD codes, label and dispatch to customers for approval to ensure timelines are met.

Liaise with overseas mills to obtain costs, packaging specifications, documentation, and technical details, while evaluating product costings and performing cross-cost analyses.

Ensure all product documentation and specifications are complete, well-organised, and up to date.

Maintain and prepare the showroom for customer meetings.

Support the team during customer visits and product meetings.

Maintain and organise the product sample library, ensuring samples are properly stored, labelled, and filed for easy access and reference.

Assist in creating PowerPoint presentations for customer product selections and preparing supporting content for client communication.

Collaborate cross-functionally with the Design and the Product team to maintain workflow efficiency.

Conduct market and competitor research to help inform product development.

Profile

A successful Product Development Coordinator should have:

• Previous experience in product development or a related role within the retail industry.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of product life cycle management and market analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for documentation and tracking.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Job Offer

• 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Early finish on Fridays at 1:30 PM.
• Free parking and close proximity to transport links.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to an innovative retail organisation in Warrington area.

Apply now to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Product Development Coordinator - Home Textiles

Product Development Coordinator - Home Textiles

Product Development Coordinator - Home Textiles

COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE

Our client is a world class, global, award winning, established and growing manufacturing business, with strong and sustained investment in people, capital and plant.

Working onsite, and with experience gained in a similar role, the successful candidate will be creative, motivated and dynamic. Working as part of an established and highly professional team within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for developing suitable technical solutions from initial brief, through product design specification, design and development, test and validation with the focus on suitable and sustainable manufacturing.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Producing new and creative product/material/application ideas, approaches, insights, and designs, which profitable, innovative, and anticipate customer needs
• Preparing and reviewing FMEA and PPAP plans to ensure the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP2) requirements are met and timelines are achieved
• Conducting feasibility studies with appropriate tools e.g. FEA and recommending design or material improvements
• Selecting appropriate manufacturing methods for new products/materials to ensure the start of series production (SOP) meeting both customer and company objectives; provides in-life technical support and management of any product reliability and quality queries.
• Using analysis to identify and implement engineering methodologies that meet design intent and product performance expectations
• Inputting and analysing numerical data. identifying patterns and relationships to identify and implement engineering methodologies that meet design intent and product performance expectations
• Due to the nature of the business and here will be a need to travel overseas on occasion as per the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Preferably BEng qualified within mechanical engineering, OR Industrial design / Materials Science (with hands on product development / design experience.
• Product design experience (Product design involving plastic/rubber/composites and compression, injection or injection transfer moulding experience would be advantageous)
• Experience of working in cross-discipline teams
• Experience of working within a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally automotive
• Advantageous to be experienced in prototype/product testing and benchmarking, project and budgetary management, IP, contract review, product liability/warranty processes, and VA/VE, Lean, and Kaizen tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade, influence and, when appropriate, challenge with tact and diplomacy

Details of Package:

Salary 44,000 to 49,000PA + Competitive Benefits inc. Generous paid holidays, and Flexible working. Dayshift / Site Based with some flexible working around daily core hours.

Are you a passionate Product Developer with a background in the food manufacturing industry?

Are you keen to learn and develop great tasting products?

If you answered yes to both of those questions. What are you waiting for! Apply for this role.

Essential Duties:

• Running product factory trials
• Supporting development chefs
• Presenting recipe samples to Commercial and Marketing teams
• Bringing creativity and ideas to development sessions

The Business:

• Champions for natural food on a mission to revolutionise the way people eat.
• Forward thinking advocates for sustainability
• "on the pulse" attitude to food innovation

Required qualifications and expereience:

• Full valid UK driving licence
• A fantastic attitude to learning and development

Want to know more? Apply now!

For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me - (url removed)

Product Development Engineer
40,000 - 50,000 + Profit Share + One day WFH + 25 Days Holiday + Support with Training and Development.
Luton (Commutable from: Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans, Watford)

Are you a Product Engineer with an electrical or electronics background looking to take ownership of development projects and grow into a senior role?

This is a great opportunity to join a long-established business offering varied technical work, exposure to overseas manufacturing, and potential long-term progression.

The company is a well-respected name in its field with decades of experience designing and supplying specialist electrical products. With a UK team and global partners, they're growing steadily and offer strong job security, autonomy, and support for development.

You'll lead projects from concept through to compliance and delivery, working closely with international partners and internal teams. There's flexibility for training, external qualifications, and an emphasis on promoting from within.

This role would suit a hands-on engineer with experience in product development and a good understanding of electrical/electronic products, looking for career growth in a stable and supportive environment.

The Role:

• End-to-End Product Development.
• Global Collaboration - liaise with international manufacturing partners.
• Progression & Training

The candidate:

• Engineering Background - Degree or equivalent in engineering with an electrical or electronics focus.
• Knowledge of electrical products and manufacturing processes.
• Problem Solver & Collaborator - Able to work independently, communicate with overseas teams, and translate ideas into practical product solutions.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
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• Lead design, development, and improvement of high-performance mechanical products
• Manage projects from concept to production, including CAD, BOMs, testing, and supplier collaboration
• Optimise cost, quality, and functionality through redesign, analysis, and root cause problem-solving
• Provide engineering support for custom designs, production, and technical sales

• 3D CAD proficiency (PTC Creo ideal)
• Strong knowledge of DFM, FMEA, and root cause analysis
• Hands-on mechanical design, assembly, or machining experience
• HNC/D or degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

• Key role with real product ownership
• Work across design, engineering, and quality functions
• Supportive team, flexible work approach, and industry-leading projects

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

LEEDS

PERMANENT

Our client, a engineering business with a global footprint, have a exciting new position for a Development Engineer to join their team.

As the Product Development Engineer, you will be expected to work as part of a team to solve complex fluid power related problems, there will be an emphasis on new product development, but also to develop and enhance existing products.In this role, the ideal candidate will be able to collaborate and work as part of an engineering team, youwill also spend a portion of yourtime in a hands on production environment. The ideal product development engineer will also be working with external customers which may sometimes require travel to their location.

Product Design and Development

• Design and development of hydraulic components and systems
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using advanced CAD software
• Utilize simulation software such as CFD and FEA
• Design systems that optimize energy consumption and performance
• Work with remote monitoring and associated sensors and hardware
• Understand fluid power application requirements in various markets.
• Assist production in analysing failures to determine root cause and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop test procedures and conduct prototype validation testing.
• Work with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop and update production processes and specifications to ensure quality and performance of components.

Candidate

As the ideal product development engineer, your role will be primarily office based (no remote working), you will need to visit/work on the shop floor from time to time, so there is a degree of physical work involved.

You will ideally be degree educated in mechanical engineering, or related, have experience in fluid design or working within fluid power industry and a track record in successful engineering projects.

With all this experience it will be a given that you have the technical and soft skills to be a success in the role.

This is a permanent role where you will be expected to work regular office hours with a lunchtime finish on a Friday ( 36 hours ).

Package

The right product development engineer will be rewarded, the salary will be market leading, as will the benefits package and you will have free parking within walking distance of Leeds centre !

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward thinking company that looks after its employees and values their input into the future success of the business.

This vacancy is being advertised by AMF Recruitment Ltd, a specialist recruitment business supporting the Manufacturing Industry.

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working closely with this exceptional manufacturing success story. One, that, over the last 15 years, has continued to go from strength to strength. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team, where you'll play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the NPD (New Product Development) department.
Your new role

• Manage, mentor, and support the development of the NPD Team.
• Deputise for the Head of NPD as required, supporting leadership continuity across the department.
• Develop new recipes in collaboration with the Head of NPD, both internally and with flavour houses, in response to customer briefs.
• Translate market trends into commercially viable concepts, both for branded projects and proactive customer proposals.
• Adapt recipes to meet factory requirements and support the scale-up and optimisation of manufacturing processes.
• Manage multiple product development projects from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Create and maintain detailed project timelines (critical paths) to drive accountability and transparency across departments.
• Coordinate and manage all product trials and first productions, ensuring successful handover to operations.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, including operations, technical, supply chain, and commercial, throughout the development process.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings (e.g. Liquid Meetings) to align project stakeholders and track progress.
• Attend and contribute to customer and supplier meetings, responding to queries and supporting ongoing development projects.
• Present new product concepts and final developments to customers.
• Write and approve finished product specifications in accordance with customer and legal requirements.
• Review and approve product artworks, ensuring they are accurate and compliant.
• Support the supplier and raw material approval process where necessary.
• Conduct regular benchmarking and research into market trends, emerging ingredients, and evolving consumer preferences.
• Use insight to inform NPD pipeline planning and inspire new concept creation.

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years' experience in a development role
• Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Safety within Manufacturing qualifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of working with retailers and/or brands.
• Be able to prioritise where applicable and work to deadlines.

What you'll get in return

• 31 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Additional leave with service milestones (up to 4 extra days).
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing app with access to professional coaching.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Up to 10 days company sick pay annually.

What you need to do now
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