R&D Process Engineer - Food Innovation & Scale-Up

Water Lilies Food, LLC.; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Lilies Food, LLC is seeking an R&D Engineer to join its Bay Shore, NY team. You will support process development, scale-up of new products, validation of equipment, and collaboration with Operations, QA, Logistics, and Commercialization.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering with 3+ years in food & beverage engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience in product development and large-scale commercialization.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience, in the food & beverage industry preferred.
• Experience with product development and large-scale commercialization.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop process optimization projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute these plans.
• Identify formula improvements or cost reductions.
• Internalize new equipment with hands on validation of process.
• Develop SOPs for new and existing equipment and processes.
• Train Operations staff to use new and existing equipment and processes.
• Coordinate test runs and trials with production facilities and appropriate departments.
• Assist with new product scale up, including production trials.
• Coordinate in-house or 3rd-party analytical studies for projects as requested.
• Support Operations in selection and use of equipment for production.
• Provides support for other teams as requested.
• Provides technical expertise and training as requested.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Prioritization under pressure

Self-motivation

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Water Lilies Food, LLC is seeking an R&D Engineer to join its Bay Shore, NY team. You will support process development, scale-up of new products, validation of equipment, and collaboration with Operations, QA, Logistics, and Commercialization.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering with 3+ years in food & beverage engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience in product development and large-scale commercialization.