Company: Nestle Middle East Manufacturing LLC

Location: Dubai South (near Al Maktoum Intl Airport)

A Day in the Life of an Application Group Intern

New Product Development (NPD)​

• Support on recipe development in line with approved project briefs​
• Coordination and execution during industrial trials, process validation, and related documentation​
• Support in documentations and activities for completion of technical acceptance approval requirements​
• Help prepare product specifications, process flows, and Manufacturing Dossiers​
• Support shelf‑life studies, HACCP, QMS activities, and key sensory attributes development​
• Assist with SAP-related activities, including material creation, material specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs)​
• Collaborate with suppliers and Procurement in raw materials development​

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Product & Process Improvement​

• Support process optimization and line performance improvement initiatives​
• Participate in cost optimization and process efficiency projects​
• Support product launches, start‑ups, and post‑launch performance reviews​

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People & Knowledge Development​

• Participate in shop‑floor learning and continuous improvement activities​
• Support training sessions and best‑practice sharing initiatives within the factory​

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What Will Make You Successful​

• A strong interest in product development and coffee manufacturing​
• Excellent sensory evaluation skills​
• Willingness to learn and work hands‑on in a factory environment​
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams​
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills​

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Additional Requirements​

• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology (preferred recent graduated)​
• Candidates must hold a valid UAE residence visa under their own sponsorship​
• Candidates must have valid medical insurance​
• A driving license or a reliable means of transportation is preferred, as the factories are located in Jebel Ali / Dubai South, where public transport connectivity is limited​

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What You Will Gain​

• Practical exposure to end‑to‑end coffee product development​
• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing and factory environment​
• Strong understanding of Nestlé Quality, Food Safety, and NPD processes​
• Opportunity to work with cross‑functional teams, including Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Marketing​
• A solid foundation for a future career in product development and food manufacturing​

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.