Product Developer

Brunel (Wageningen)

  • HBO, WO
  • Voedingsmiddelentechnologie, Chemistry
  • Medior, Senior
  • 0 keren bekeken
  • Laatste update 22-8-2025
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Vacature

Join a dynamic R&D team shaping the future of ambient shelf-life products for global markets. You will contribute to developing innovative dairy products, from powdered milk to ambient drinking yogurt, and make a real impact on product quality, sustainability, and consumer satisfaction. Collaborate with multiple departments and see your ideas come to life on a global scale. This role offers hybrid work flexibility and occasional travel within the Netherlands and Belgium.

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What you will do:

  • Develop and implement new products, balancing nutritional value, sustainability, compliance, shelf life, cost, and sensory quality.
  • Initiate and execute product and application tests at lab, pilot, and factory scales, analyzing results and documenting insights in clear reports.
  • Present findings to stakeholders and peers, influencing product decisions and improvements.
  • Maintain and enhance existing products through modifications, contingency planning, specification updates, and value engineering.

You are analytical, quality-driven, proactive, and thrive in a team environment. You can engage colleagues and confidently challenge when needed. Additionally, you have:

  • At least a higher education degree (HBO/WO) in Food Technology, Food Processing, Dairy Technology, Physical Chemistry, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in product development or analytical roles in the food industry, preferably in ambient dairy.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. Dutch is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to production sites in the Netherlands and Belgium.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid setting (1-2 days from home).

You will join a skilled and collaborative team in an innovative environment. You can count on:

  • A competitive gross monthly salary up to €5,500 (excluding 8% holiday allowance), depending on experience.
  • 26 vacation days, with the option to purchase up to 40 days.
  • Hybrid working options and flexible scheduling (1-2 days from home).
  • Occasional travel to production sites in the Netherlands and Belgium.
  • Career development opportunities and access to extensive training programs via the Brunel Academy.
  • Pension plan and collective healthcare options.
  • Discounts on gyms, cultural activities, and wellness programs.

Over Brunel

Brunel offers talented professionals a diverse and challenging career within an open, supportive, and results-oriented culture. Your initiatives are recognized and rewarded, with full coaching and training to advance your career. Working through Brunel provides not only a contract but also the foundation for a strong, fulfilling career with excellent primary and secondary benefits.

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