Product Developer: Food Innovation & Scale-Up

Aspire Bakeries LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Work-life balance

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries LLC in Santa Ana is seeking a Product Developer to lead product development from concept through full-scale manufacturing. This onsite role focuses on innovative food products and successful commercialization at the Santa Ana bakery.

The ideal candidate has a 1–2 year track record in industrial food development, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Willingness to travel ~25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Culinary is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in industrial food development.
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to meet physical requirements (standing, lifting up to 50 pounds).
• Willingness to travel ~25% for line trials or ideation sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development activities from concept to full-scale manufacturing.
• Ensure smooth transfer from benchtop to line trials and customer delivery.
• Apply passion for food and innovation throughout the product development process.
• Interpret and work with basic product formulas.
• Operate R&D equipment and master proper settings.
• Communicate with project managers and maintain data on samples.

Skills

Strong English communication

Microsoft Office

Mathematical skills

Physical stamina

GMP compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Culinary

Tools

R&D equipment

Job description

Aspire Bakeries LLC in Santa Ana is seeking a Product Developer to lead product development from concept through full-scale manufacturing. This onsite role focuses on innovative food products and successful commercialization at the Santa Ana bakery.

The ideal candidate has a 1–2 year track record in industrial food development, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Willingness to travel ~25% is required.