R&D Process Engineer: Food Product Innovation & Pilot Scale

Riviana Foods; Foote Homes (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. seeks a Research & Development Process Engineer to design, formulate, and develop new products for the Riviana rice platform. This includes prototype development in an experimental kitchen and pilot testing to validate processes.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Operations, Engineering and Marketing to move concepts from pilot lines to commercial production, leveraging 3+ years of relevant experience and a degree in chemical/food engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/food engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Technical knowledge of Riviana rice processes and regulatory product development.

Responsibilities

• Assist on product development activities, methodologies, and formulation processes.
• Propose methods and techniques for the project, and advise on solutions.
• Deliver projects through transfer to production or other areas with proper documentation.
• Prepare and present technical reports of trials and tests.
• Coordinate lab and pilot plant operations and ensure safe, compliant testing.

Skills

Thermal processes

Retorts

Ready to Serve

Rice instant process

Regulatory development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical/Food)

Job description

Riviana Foods Inc. seeks a Research & Development Process Engineer to design, formulate, and develop new products for the Riviana rice platform. This includes prototype development in an experimental kitchen and pilot testing to validate processes.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Operations, Engineering and Marketing to move concepts from pilot lines to commercial production, leveraging 3+ years of relevant experience and a degree in chemical/food engineering.