Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.
About the client:
Our client is a global food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands.
This role is focused on hands-on technical transformation within the Noodles category, with direct responsibility for lab prototyping and pilot plant execution. It sits at the intersection of food technology, project execution, and operations: you will spend significant time in the lab and on the pilot plant floor, not just coordinating from a desk.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to bring new noodle products from concept to reality.
Design, plan, and personally execute lab-scale prototyping (formulation, cooking/processing trials, sensory pre-screening) for new products and process improvements.
Lead and actively participate in pilot plant trials, including equipment set-up, trial protocols, in-process sampling, and troubleshooting on the line.
Identify and implement solutions for reliable prototyping when dedicated facilities are not available, such as external labs, co-manufacturers, or adapted line trials.
Document trials rigorously (protocols, results, deviations, learnings) and maintain technical records to support decision-making and knowledge transfer.
Validate nutritional and cost targets together with the Nutrition and Costing teams before initiating lab trials, to avoid late-stage rework.
Apply strong sensory evaluation skills to assess ingredients and finished products, using organoleptic descriptors for structured sensory characterization.
Requirements:
University Degree in Food Science, Technology or Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related studies.
1-2 years of experience in R&D within the food industry or in a similar role.
Fluent in English & Spanish (Italian, German, French and Dutch valuable.)
This position is based at the Rubi Technology Center.
Actual Talent, born from the merger of Winid and Actual group, has been supporting more than 1,000 companies across Europe for over 20 years.
In a market where 61% of recruitment processes are considered difficult and 33% of positions are expected to remain unfilled by 2030, we strengthen your talent acquisition strategies to identify, attract, assess, and develop the best profiles.
With 350 experts operating in 16 countries, we offer complete solutions:
Talent Acquisition Solutions:
- Direct Search Recruitment
- RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)
- Executive Search
- Assessment Centers
Talent Acquisition Consulting:
- HR Audit
- Employer Branding
- HR Communication
- Evaluation
- Recruitment Training
Passionate, responsible, bold, and close to our clients, we simplify recruitment processes through a personalized approach and dedicated project management.
