Job Title: Product Developer

Salary Range: CAD$ 65,000 – 81,920

Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Manage agreed NPD & EPD projects so they launch on time & achieve commercial targets. Achieve this through collaboration with customers & internal functions, especially Planning, Procurement, Production and Quality.

Key Accountabilities Communicate NPD Briefs from customers to wider business, set up and manage projects on internal system

Create appropriate product concepts in line with the customer brief, market and consumer trends

Project manage recent products from start to launch following the NPD Stage & Gate Process

Support meetings with customer product developer

Support cross-functional Feasibility Meetings to establish if & how concepts can be made and at what cost

Gather information for product costings based on NPD Brief supplied by Concept & Commercial team

Support the presentation of concepts and product submissions to customers

Refine and align products with customer feedback

Update relevant stakeholders as customers request changes to ensure product is still viable and any changes in cost are captured and communicated





Hand over customer-approved concepts and documentation to Process Technologist for scale up but continue to support project

Key Experience, Knowledge And Skills Proven track record in at least 1 Product Developer role

2-3 years in Product Development

Experienced in presenting to and building strong relationships with retail Product Developers

Strong project management skills

Can quickly adapt to change & manage multiple projects

Numerate, analytical and adept at Excel, Word & PowerPoint A full driving licence

Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees.

At Hilton Foods

Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.

📌 Product Developer (Brantford)
🏢 Hilton Foods
📍 Brantford