Our client, a very top CPG food manufacturer with continuous product and portfolio innovation, is currently adding a new R&D Process Engineer to the team. It will be reporting into the Director of Research and Development. Generous bonus on top of base salary and excellent benefits package! Exceptional team, culture, portfolio, career advancement, and leadership (I placed the R&D Director!)
Note: Company will provide relocation/local candidate always ideal, but needs ability to move to the DC/VA area as role is based onsite.
Job description:
Knowledge of process development. Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure R&D projects with new processing requirements are commercialized effectively and efficiently. Utilize problem-solving skills to scale up new or modified processes from bench to factory.
Support and lead the evaluation of alternatives and set up of a new R&D pilot plant for small-scale samples production and preliminary process & scale-up testing.
Supports and drives R&D Process Engineering activities to completion within specified timelines. Ability to work collaboratively on project teams and deliver project goals on time.
Assure that projects are conducted with technical rigor, a sense of urgency, and efficiency from bench development, pilot plant, to factory scale-up. Develop, evaluate, and interpret experimental analytical data and provide recommendations through accurate technical reports.
Support factory operations on projects involving process optimization, quality improvements, and value engineering. Troubleshoot and solve problems related to processing.
Base Product and Process Optimization: Work with the Product Development, Packaging Development, Quality Assurance, and Operations groups to support the base business product line on initiatives such as value engineering and improving product quality.
New Product Development / Innovation: Support the Product Development team with factory equipment and process development expertise to address new processing requirements based on new ingredients and product designs.
Support and lead the study, business case development, equipment selection, procurement, site search, design, and implementation of an R&D pilot plant for small-scale samples production and preliminary scale-up testing.
Some projects require international travel to various company production locations. Approximate average travel 20-30%, in some cases for extended periods of up to 10 to 15 days (passport required).
Lead cross-functional teams managing the development and commercialization process.
Qualifications:
10+ years of professional experience in Process Development.
Bachelor's degree in Food, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Creative development and problem-solving skills.
Experience with equipment for handling food ingredients, batching, blending, and filling.
Has participated in developing equipment specifications and manufacturing lines design, installation and commissioning projects.
Experience in project management, including FATs, SATs, scale-up, and production start-ups of new manufacturing equipment. International experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Previous experience in fish processing, can and pouch filling, and retort processing is desirable but not mandatory.
Comfortable working in a processing plant environment.
Approximate average travel 20-30%, in some cases for extended periods of up to 10 to 15 days (passport required).
Basic computer skills required: Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of 2D CAD systems for reviewing equipment and factory drawings.
Bilingual skills (Spanish, Korean, French) are a plus, but not mandatory.
Please send qualified resume to: lwertman judge.com
Note: Company will provide relocation/local candidate always ideal, but needs ability to move to the DC/VA area as role is based onsite.
Job description:
Knowledge of process development. Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure R&D projects with new processing requirements are commercialized effectively and efficiently. Utilize problem-solving skills to scale up new or modified processes from bench to factory.
Support and lead the evaluation of alternatives and set up of a new R&D pilot plant for small-scale samples production and preliminary process & scale-up testing.
Supports and drives R&D Process Engineering activities to completion within specified timelines. Ability to work collaboratively on project teams and deliver project goals on time.
Assure that projects are conducted with technical rigor, a sense of urgency, and efficiency from bench development, pilot plant, to factory scale-up. Develop, evaluate, and interpret experimental analytical data and provide recommendations through accurate technical reports.
Support factory operations on projects involving process optimization, quality improvements, and value engineering. Troubleshoot and solve problems related to processing.
Base Product and Process Optimization: Work with the Product Development, Packaging Development, Quality Assurance, and Operations groups to support the base business product line on initiatives such as value engineering and improving product quality.
New Product Development / Innovation: Support the Product Development team with factory equipment and process development expertise to address new processing requirements based on new ingredients and product designs.
Support and lead the study, business case development, equipment selection, procurement, site search, design, and implementation of an R&D pilot plant for small-scale samples production and preliminary scale-up testing.
Some projects require international travel to various company production locations. Approximate average travel 20-30%, in some cases for extended periods of up to 10 to 15 days (passport required).
Lead cross-functional teams managing the development and commercialization process.
Qualifications:
10+ years of professional experience in Process Development.
Bachelor's degree in Food, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Creative development and problem-solving skills.
Experience with equipment for handling food ingredients, batching, blending, and filling.
Has participated in developing equipment specifications and manufacturing lines design, installation and commissioning projects.
Experience in project management, including FATs, SATs, scale-up, and production start-ups of new manufacturing equipment. International experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Previous experience in fish processing, can and pouch filling, and retort processing is desirable but not mandatory.
Comfortable working in a processing plant environment.
Approximate average travel 20-30%, in some cases for extended periods of up to 10 to 15 days (passport required).
Basic computer skills required: Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of 2D CAD systems for reviewing equipment and factory drawings.
Bilingual skills (Spanish, Korean, French) are a plus, but not mandatory.
Please send qualified resume to: lwertman judge.com
Job ID: 485110515
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025
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