R&D Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Scope of Position

The R&D Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in bringing new food products from concept to full-scale commercial launch. In this role, you’ll work hand-in-hand with product development scientists at a world-class R&D Center to specify processing and packaging methods for both new and existing products. You’ll also collaborate closely with capital project engineers and plant manufacturing teams to ensure flawless execution at multiple locations.

This position offers a unique opportunity within a large, multi-location organization, giving you exposure to a wide range of food processes — from liquid pasteurization and baking to drying, freezing, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D teams to provide engineering expertise during new product development.
• Drive Safety, Quality, and Efficiency throughout the process and packaging development stages.
• Specify processing methods, equipment requirements, and packaging solutions for new products.
• Develop test plans for bench, pilot plant, and full manufacturing runs.
• Write manufacturing specifications for all new products.
• Act as the primary liaison between R&D and Supply Chain during commercialization.
• Lead process capability studies for new product launches and enhancements to existing products.
• Provide technical support for cost savings initiatives, product quality improvements, new technology evaluations, and customer requests.
• Support multiple manufacturing locations with process and packaging expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5–7 years of process engineering experience, preferably in the food & beverage industry.
• Proven track record in product development and large-scale commercialization.
• Strong food processing knowledge (e.g., pasteurization, baking, freezing).
• Manufacturing environment experience with familiarity in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with food traceability requirements and execution, including finished product and ingredient/package tracking.
• Oracle ERP system experience preferred.
• Background in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry is strongly preferred.

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