Senior NPD TechnologistThe RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for aSenior NPD Technologistto join a dynamic and growing chilled food manufacturing business supplying the Irish and European retail markets.This role will see you working on a diverse range ofbranded and private label chilled products, collaborating closely with Technical, Production, Commercial and Sales teams to deliver high-quality, value-added products from concept through to launch.You will play a key role in innovation and renovation projects, ensuring all new products are technically sound, legally compliant and aligned with customer and business requirements. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong food technology or culinary background who enjoys applying technical knowledge in a commercial environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch, working cross-functionally to deliver innovation and renovation initiatives.Own and manage projects through the stage-gate NPD process, ensuring all milestones, deadlines and critical paths are met.Coordinate day-to-day NPD activity, including line extensions, reformulations and pack size changes, from brief through to launch.Ensure 100% compliance with all relevant food safety legislation, customer standards and internal quality policies.Apply Lean NPD principles to drive efficiency and ensure robust project delivery at each stage of development.Protect and continuously improve both product and process, supporting effective delivery of NPD activities.Provide leadership, guidance and training to NPD team members where required.Develop a clear understanding of business priorities and contribute to the delivery of cost-effective product solutions .Provide regular project updates to key stakeholders, including weekly progress reporting.Liaise with key retail customers, presenting NPD projects, managing actions and resolving issues as they arise.Drive continuous improvement within the Innovation function, including market and technology research to develop new product concepts.Experience & QualificationsThird-level qualification in Food Technology, Food Science or a related discipline .Minimum 3+ years' hands-on experience within FMCG food manufacturing, ideally in NPD, Technical, Quality or Product Development.Strong working knowledge of BRC, HACCP, allergen management and food safety systems.Experience in supplier and raw material selection .Proven ability in product quality optimisation and continuous improvement.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally and engaging with retail customers.