Senior Manager, R&D Extrusion

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, MN seeks a Manager of R&D Extrusion to lead a team of scientists and engineers specializing in extrusion. You will oversee trials, optimize formulations, and drive improvements in flavor, texture, and cost efficiency across extrusion processes.

Frequent travel to sites is possible as needed. The role requires a Master’s in a related field or a Bachelor’s with significant experience, plus proven leadership in R&D process development and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with 3 years of experience in R&D or process engineering in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience leading teams and projects from conception through commercialization.
• Experience evaluating extrusion processes, equipment selection, process optimization, troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of R&D scientists and engineers specializing in extrusion technology.
• Oversee design, execution and optimization of trials to develop new products and improve existing formulations using extrusion processes.
• Test new products for flavor, texture, and adherence to industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, product quality and cost optimization in extrusion-based processes.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources.
• Confer with engineers and plant operators to resolve problems in product development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stay up to date with scientific developments in extrusion technology by reviewing literature.

Education

Master's Degree in Food Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Dairy Technology, Food Engineering, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Dairy Technology, Food Engineering, or related field with 5 years progressive experience

Job description

Actus Nutrition in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a Manager of R&D Extrusion to lead a team of scientists and engineers specializing in extrusion. You will oversee trials, optimize formulations, and drive improvements in flavor, texture, and cost efficiency across extrusion processes.

Frequent travel to sites is possible as needed. The role requires a Master’s in a related field or a Bachelor’s with significant experience, plus proven leadership in R&D process development and data-driven decision