AddressJob Description:
The Product Development Scientist is an important role within the Europe R&D Innovation organization. It is responsible for driving efficiencies within material simplification programmes (specifically Readily Available Materials Programme), with a primary focus on Chocolate materials. This role will be part of a team that will provide deep technical product, raw material and process understanding and will work with other departments (such as commercial, supply and site teams) to develop insights to drive simplification. The incumbent will be responsible for leading simplification activities and is accountable for the investigation and execution of the these within the Europe R&D team.
This position requires technical know-how and tactical execution to define and execute a portfolio of projects, looking at new perspectives to our materials and ways in which we can harmonise the Chocolate portfolio. As a regional Product Development Scientist, this role may work on all product categories, based on the needs of the business.
The Product development Scientist possess a solid drive for results, excellent project management skills, a creative and entrepreneurial growth mindset, and an ability to create strong networks and relationships. They work independently with minimal guidance and will build effective cross functional working teams to drive projects to execution.
This is a hybrid-working role with 2 days per week in our Slough office.
Salary from £35,000 with bonus and excellent benefits
What is required?
Assessment of opportunities identified for spec consolidation/simplification. Leading these through from scoping through to implementation.
Completion of Technical Product Risk Management documents and other DFVS documents where required. Ensuring these are kept up to date and relevant through all stages of the initiative.
Management of specification review and updates where required.
Management of Material Risk Assessment review and updates where required.
Liaising with Raw Materials Team for any changes to inspection plans
Working with Sensory team to organize and plan any testing required.
Pilot plant work for any prototypes/samples needed.
General housekeeping such as recipe or product specification updates
Answering general product guardian queries
Works closely with R&D Factory Innovation peers to ensure product changes can be scaled effectively within existing internal manufacturing technology capabilities.
Collaborates with regional R&D peers to ensure the effective technical delivery of the project
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
