Research and Development Project Manager

About the role

Doğanay, a leading brand in traditional fermented drinks and food products, is seeking an R&D Project Manager for its Adana plant. You will lead new product development, product improvement, and cost optimisation projects, working closely with production, quality, and marketing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and report laboratory trials, pilot plant studies and production line trials.
• Develop and evaluate alternative raw materials, ingredients and formulations while ensuring quality, cost and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct shelf‑life studies, prepare technical reports and support sensory evaluation processes.
• Maintain and update product recipes, process flow charts, specifications and related technical documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 3‑5 years of experience in R&D or Quality within the food manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of food production processes, food safety, industrial microbiology and Turkish and international food regulations.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Laboratory‑scale product development and sample preparation.
• Shelf‑life study methodology and sensory evaluation.
• ERP systems and Bill of Materials (BoM) management.
• Proficiency in English for technical literature.