R&D Extrusion Manager: Lead Food Innovation and Process

Actus-Nutrition; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 162,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Actus Nutrition in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is seeking a Manager, R&D Extrusion to lead a team of scientists and engineers focused on extrusion technology. You will design, execute, and optimize trials to develop new products and improve existing formulations using extrusion processes.

The role emphasizes product testing for flavor and texture, adherence to industry standards, continuous improvement, and cost optimization of extrusion-based production.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in relevant field and 3 years of R&D/product development/process engineering in food manufacturing OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years progressive experience.
• Experience translating R&D findings into scalable manufacturing processes and commercial products.
• Travel up to 40% to company sites across MN and US.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of R&D scientists and engineers in extrusion technology.
• Oversee design, execution, and optimization of extrusion trials for new products and formulations.
• Test products for flavor, texture, and compliance with industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, product quality, and cost optimization in extrusion processes.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources; coordinate with engineers and plant operators.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and stay updated with extrusion science literature.

Skills

Team leadership

Extrusion technology

Experimentation

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Regulatory compliance

Literature review

Education

Master’s Degree in Food Science / related

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Actus Nutrition in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is seeking a Manager, R&D Extrusion to lead a team of scientists and engineers focused on extrusion technology. You will design, execute, and optimize trials to develop new products and improve existing formulations using extrusion processes.

The role emphasizes product testing for flavor and texture, adherence to industry standards, continuous improvement, and cost optimization of extrusion-based production.