Product Development & Quality Specialist - Nestlé Waters

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé in Italy, Madone (BG) - Central Category Technical Application Group Hub


• Permanent contract (full-time)


• 3–5 years of experience in R&D or product development within the Food & Beverage industry


• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or Quality Management related field


• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities


• Compensation package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, Impiegato 1° livello, Gross Annual Base Salary: €48.800,00 + 7% annual bonus based on company performance

Position Summary

In this role, you will join the European Category Technical Application Group (C-TAG), responsible for managing product development projects from lab scale to industrial application.

You will contribute to the analysis and validation of new raw materials across an international European scope.

You will also provide expert support during industrialization and perform regional recipe and material specification management activities. 

A day in the life of a Product Development & Quality Specialist

• Define and maintain raw material and purchasing specifications 


• Ensure continuous update and accuracy of raw material specifications


• Review specifications and adapt recipes when needed


• Drive raw material substitution and cost optimization projects


• Lead the review, analysis and deployment of new and alternative raw materials


• Lead the industrialization of internally produced semi-finished products


• Develop, customize and localize recipes on lab scale


• Lead Renovation and Innovation projects, identifying optimization opportunities


• Manage the deployment of new products in alignment with Zone priorities 


• Provide technical expertise and regional business insight to cross-functional teams


• Ensure effective deployment of standards across factories in collaboration with local teams  


• Deliver training and build capabilities within manufacturing support teams and factory experts
   

What will make you successful?

• 3-5 years of experience in R&D or product development in the Food & Beverage industry


• Fluent in both Italian and English; French is a plus


• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and coaching skills


• Proven ability to work cross-functionally on multi-stakeholder projects


• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks


• Good understanding of industrial processes and related challenges


• Strong quality mindset and passion for consumer satisfaction


• Results-oriented with the ability to effectively manage complex projects and challenges


• Availability to travel across Italy and internationally (Europe) to visit factories

About Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage 

 Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone, globally managed business within the Nestlé Group. 

The company serves consumers in more than 100 markets with a portfolio of more than 35 brands, including S.Pellegrino, Perrier, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks, Maison Perrier, Buxton, Essentia, Levissima, La Vie and Nestlé Pure Life.  Building on its heritage and expertise in waters, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is focused on growth in premium and better‑for‑you beverages, creating value for consumers, customers and stakeholders. 

Water stewardship is central to the business. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is the only beverage company with all bottling sites certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Additionally, the company has implemented around 70 water regeneration projects globally, as part of its ambition to protect and restore more water than it uses, working with local stakeholders and experts to identify shared water challenges and support solutions that build resilience and benefit communities and nature.