Research Dev Process Engineer

Water Lilies Food, LLC.; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Lilies Food, LLC is seeking an R&D Engineer in Bay Shore, NY to enhance process development and optimize operations. You will lead and grow within a dynamic team, applying analytical thinking to improve products and manufacturing processes.

Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will collaborate with Operations, QA, Logistics, and Commercialization to validate equipment, develop SOPs, and support new product scale-up.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in food & beverage.
• Experience in product development and large-scale commercialization.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop process optimization projects with cross-functional teams.
• Lead scale-up of new products and validate new equipment.
• Develop SOPs for new and existing processes.
• Train staff and support optimization across operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Project management

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Water Lilies Food, LLC is a private equity-backed manufacturer and distributor of premium Asian-inspired food.Established for 25 years, the company moved in 2020 to a new state-of-the-art facility in Bay Shore, NY (Suffolk County Long Island) and is experiencing rapid growth.

Job Summary

The R&D Engineer role is an opportunity meant to fill the R&D team with talented individuals. We want to lean into your analytical skills and build your knowledge to help us get better. You will get to lead and grow, every single day. This role is perfect for the individual who approached their work with a sense of optimization and organization and who loves to work in a dynamic team environment.

The R&D Engineer is responsible for assisting the R&D Manager with process development and optimization, scale-up of new products, validation of new equipment, and assisting the Operations team with their day-to-day operations. Reports to the R&D Manager and will collaborate with the Operations, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and Commercialization Departments.

If that sounds like you, come join us!

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.
• Become subject matter expert in existing equipment.
• 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.

Requirements / Competencies

• Education BS in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience, in the food & beverage industry preferred
• Experience with product development and large-scale commercialization
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical Capabilities
• Computer proficiency including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook
• Critical Thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion for the food industry
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work with little or no supervision

Physical Requirements

This role requires physical mobility of the employee as they will need to enter various parts of the factory. The employee will occasionally move within the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, and collaborate with colleagues. Consistent use of office equipment, such equipment may include but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and copiers. The employee will be required to frequently communicate with both internal staff members as well as external parties or customers and must be able to convey accurate information. This position may require repositioning of or movement of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change based on company needs as expressed by management.