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

Riviana Foods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. is seeking a Research & Development Process Engineer to design, develop, and scale new rice-based products. The role involves prototype development, pilot testing, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Operations, Engineering and Marketing to bring innovations to market.

The position emphasizes hands-on lab and pilot plant work, documentation, and transfer of knowledge to production and quality staff, under the supervision of the R&D director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical/Food Engineering).
• At least 3 years’ experience in similar position.
• Technical knowledge of Riviana rice processes including thermal processes, Ready to Serve, and rice instant processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product development activities and formulation processes.
• Prototype development, pilot tests, and industrial validations.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain records of trials and prototypes.

Job description

Riviana Foods Inc. is seeking a Research & Development Process Engineer to design, develop, and scale new rice-based products. The role involves prototype development, pilot testing, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Operations, Engineering and Marketing to bring innovations to market.

The position emphasizes hands-on lab and pilot plant work, documentation, and transfer of knowledge to production and quality staff, under the supervision of the R&D director.