Product Design & Innovation Analyst
Randers, DK Venturina, IT Lubien, PL Lidkoping, SE Rebkowska, PL La Roche, FR Oakham, GB Kutenholz, DE Marolles, FR Bremervorde, DE Timisoara, RO Wetteren, BE Otwock, PL Firenze, IT Eke, BE Besancon, FR Pamplona, ES Sirone, IT Neumunster, DE Offranville, FR Ellough, GB Reinach, CH Celle, DE Frankenthal, DE Monastir, TN Gent (BMS), BE Deeside, GB Izmir, TR, 35620 Theesen, DE La Defense, FR Turku, FI Mellrichstadt, DE Prievidza, SK Saint Georges, FR Rushden, GB Velky Meder, SK Milton Keynes, GB Finnentrop, DE Montpont, FR Mullsjo, SE Kyjov, CZ Corby, GB Deventer, NL Flitwick, GB Cusset, FR Poznan (FBS), PL La Genete, FR Opfenbach, DE Kristiansand, NO Blackburn, GB Orio Litta, IT Cardedeu Barcelona, ES Campo Real, ES Bellignat, FR Port Talbot, GB Etten-Leur, NL Plenmeller, GB Dinklage, DE Norwich, GB Bouxwiller, FR Market Rasen, GB Ettlingen, DE Lohne, DE Moirans, FR Kruszwica, PL Sant Cugat, ES Beccles, GB Voghera, IT Osnago, IT Leamington Spa, GB Kambo, NO Gracanica, BA Yekaterinburg, RU
Reporting to:
R&D Development Center Manager / R&D Cluster Head
Scope
Support the development, validation and industrialization of new products and technologies within the R&D Development Center. Contribute to product innovation, sustainability and cost optimization initiatives while ensuring projects meet quality, performance and customer requirements. Work closely with manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams to support successful scale-up and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of R&D projects from concept through validation and industrialization.
- Conduct laboratory testing, product validation and performance assessments.
- Assist in preparing technical documentation, reports and qualification protocols.
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites to support scale-up activities and product launches.
- Participate in troubleshooting activities during industrial trials and product implementation.
- Support cost innovation and sustainability initiatives through material, process and design improvements.
- Work closely with Innovation, Expert Centers and Operations teams to ensure project alignment.
- Analyze technical data and provide recommendations to support decision making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, quality and manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain awareness of market trends, customer needs and emerging technologies.
- Support business continuity and security of supply initiatives when required.
- Participate in cross-functional project meetings and communicate project progress effectively.
Key Performance Indicators
- Delivery of assigned R&D projects and activities within agreed timelines.
- Quality and completeness of technical documentation.
- Successful completion of validation and industrialization activities.
- Support provided to product launches and manufacturing sites.
- Contribution to cost-saving and sustainability initiatives.
- Compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Participation in continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
- Open to recent graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of experience in R&D, product development, manufacturing, engineering, or a technical environment.
- Demonstrated interest in product development, innovation, sustainability, or manufacturing processes through internships, university projects, placements, or early career experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and international teams.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in product validation, industrialization, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage.
- Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.