R&D Executive (Bakery & Product Innovation)

R&D Executive (Bakery & Product Innovation)

Job Summary

This role operates as part of a centralised R&D and innovation hub supporting multiple brands and external business partners. The position plays a key role in driving product development, improvement, and innovation initiatives across the group, with a strong focus on bakery and related product categories.

The role supports business growth through new product development, cost optimisation, quality enhancement, and technical problem-solving, while working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners.

Our current office is located in Aljunied area.
Candidate should be willing to relocate to 14 Senoko Way(Near Woodlands/Sembawang) around March/April of 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Improvement

• Develop and improve bakery and related products with a focus on taste, texture, stability, shelf life, and cost efficiency.

• Conduct formulation trials, product benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support innovation and renovation projects aligned with business and market needs.

Ingredient & Supplier Evaluation

• Test and evaluate new ingredients and raw materials from suppliers.

• Assess alternative suppliers to improve quality, functionality, or cost efficiency.

• Work closely with procurement to support supplier onboarding and material qualification.

R&D Project Support

• Support internal and external R&D projects, including OEM and B2B collaborations.

• Conduct product trials based on customer or partner development requests.

• Assist in scaling up successful trials from pilot to production.

Shelf-Life & Quality Enhancement

• Research and test methods to extend product shelf life while maintaining food safety and product integrity.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, procurement, QA, and business teams to ensure feasibility and smooth execution of projects.

• Liaise with suppliers and external partners to coordinate trials, testing, and technical evaluations.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong technical understanding of bakery and food product development

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and experimental mindset

• Good coordination and communication skills

• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Commercially aware with a focus on cost and scalability

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment

• Able to work well independently

• Creative mindset with strong problem-solving and sensory evaluation skills.

• Good project management and documentation abilities.

• Passionate about food trends, innovation, and delivering high-quality consumer experiences.