RAPS GmbH & Co. KG

Product Developer (m/f/d) Meat

Obertrum
Product development
Full-time
Active since: 13.03.2026

To strengthen our team we are looking for a

Product Developer (m/f/d) Meat

As a medium-sized family business, RAPS is firmly rooted in the Kulmbach region. At our headquarters, we produce liquid and spreadable seasonings as well as functional ingredients. The company-wide service departments and our group-wide development are also located in Kulmbach. Become part of the RAPS family and benefit from the advantages of a medium-sized company paired with the advantages of an international company.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

  • Development of innovative spice, functional and additive mixtures for meat, sausage and convenience products
  • Independent handling of national and international development projects - from the idea to market maturity
  • Planning, implementation and evaluation of laboratory, pilot plant and production trials
  • transferring development approaches from the laboratory and pilot plant to industrial series production
  • Technological optimization of existing formulations and applications Preparation and implementation of product presentations, customer training and application tests - both in-house and directly at the customer's premises
  • Evaluating and implementing new strategic raw materials and technological solutions
  • Close cooperation with sales, product management and international customers

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • Completed training in the butcher's trade or in the meat industry, ideally supplemented by
    • A degree in food technology (specializing in meat) or
    • Further training as a master butcher (m/f/d) or meat technician (m/f/d)
  • Several years of experience in product development or application technology in the meat and sausage product sector
  • Good technological understanding of meat products and processing technologies
  • Enjoyment of customer-oriented development work
  • Good knowledge of English for international cooperation
  • Confident handling of MS Office and ideally SAP
  • Team spirit, strong communication skills and a structured way of working

WHAT RAPS OFFERS:

  • Exciting development projects for leading food manufacturers worldwide
  • Creative freedom for innovative meat and convenience products
  • Close cooperation with sales, product management and international customers
  • Modern development environment with laboratory, technical center and production proximity
  • Individual training and development opportunities

APPLICATION:

Are you the right candidate (m/f/d)? Then we look forward to receiving your application.
Please send it by e-mail to personal@raps.com. Ms. Alexandra Dressel will be happy to provide you with further details on 09221 807-6089.

RAPS GmbH & Co KG | Adalbert-Raps-Str. 1 | 95326 Kulmbach | www.raps.com

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