Research & Development (Nuts)

Job Title: Research & Development R&D (Nuts) Location: Saudi Arabia (Sudair) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role: The R&D will be responsible for developing and improving nut-based products, supporting innovation initiatives, and ensuring successful product commercialization. The role focuses on creating high-quality products that meet consumer expectations, market trends, and company objectives while maintaining compliance with food safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: • Develop new nut-based products, including roasted, flavored, coated, and mixed nuts. • Improve existing products in terms of taste, texture, quality, shelf life, and cost efficiency. • Conduct laboratory, pilot, and factory production trials and analyze results. • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams throughout the product development process. • Evaluate and approve raw materials, ingredients, seasonings, and packaging solutions. • Perform sensory evaluations and product benchmarking against competitors. • Monitor market trends and consumer insights to identify product innovation opportunities. • Prepare product formulations, specifications, processing parameters, and technical documentation. • Lead shelf-life studies and product stability assessments. • Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. • Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and troubleshoot product or process-related issues. • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, efficiency, and innovation. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related field. • 3–6 years of experience in Research & Development within the Food & Beverage or FMCG industry. • Proven experience in nuts product development is highly preferred. • Strong understanding of nuts processing technologies, including roasting, seasoning, coating, and packaging. • Knowledge of food safety and quality systems such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Preferred Experience: • Development of Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, and Peanuts products. • Roasted and flavored nuts. • Mixed nuts and snack products. • Chocolate-coated and seasoned nuts. • Food manufacturing environments within the FMCG industry. Compliance Standards: Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations, including: • HACCP • GMP • ISO 22000 • SFDA Requirements • Halal Guidelines

Develop new nut-based products, including roasted, flavored, coated, and mixed nuts. Improve existing products in terms of taste, texture, quality, shelf life, and cost efficiency. Conduct laboratory, pilot, and factory production trials and analyze results. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams throughout the product development process. Evaluate and approve raw materials, ingredients, seasonings, and packaging solutions. Perform sensory evaluations and product benchmarking against competitors. Monitor market trends and consumer insights to identify product innovation opportunities. Prepare product formulations, specifications, processing parameters, and technical documentation. Lead shelf-life studies and product stability assessments. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and troubleshoot product or process-related issues. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, efficiency, and innovation.