New Product Development Specialist

About NoCap Foods
NoCap Foods is a fast-growing Indian FMCG brand focused on building better-for-you snacks without compromising on taste. We develop clean-label products using real ingredients, with a strong focus on innovation, nutrition and great taste.
We are a young, hands-on team building products across modern retail, e-commerce and quick commerce and are looking for people who want to be closely involved in building a food brand from the ground up.
About the Role
We are looking for a Food NPD / Product Development professional to join our team in Jaipur. Only candidates who are presently in Jaipur should apply.
The role will involve taking food products/healthy snacks from concept to commercialisation - including formulation, trials, ingredient selection, costing, testing and coordination with manufacturing partners.
You will work closely with the founders and operations team to develop new products and improve existing products across our snacking portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct product trials and experiments with different ingredients, flavours and processes
Develop and improve food products and formulations
Identify and evaluate new ingredients and raw materials
Coordinate with manufacturers for product trials and commercial production
Work on product costing and formulation optimisation
Develop product specifications and documentation
Conduct sensory evaluation and product benchmarking
Research market trends, competitors and emerging food categories
Ensure products meet required food safety and regulatory standards
Take products from initial concept through trials, finalisation and commercialisation
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition or a related field
1–3 years of experience in Food NPD / R&D / Product Development
Hands-on experience with food formulation and product trials
Good understanding of food ingredients, processing and manufacturing
Understanding of food safety, quality and regulatory requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Strong interest in food innovation and FMCG
Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an on-site role.
Important: Only candidates who are currently based in Jaipur should apply.

Work arrangement
No