Technical Applications Specialist

Jobtailor; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a manufacturing product development professional in Wisconsin to develop and maintain BOMs, manage MES data, and oversee shelf-life records in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork, process improvements, and documentation accuracy, with travel up to 20%. A chemistry or food-science background plus RTD experience is preferred, and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, or related field
• 1+ year of hands-on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages or related technologies
• Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles
• Experience leading medium-complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the manufacturing process
• Support MES imports, updates and reviews
• Update and maintain records of finished product shelf life to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Highlight any gaps discovered and work with team to fix
• Review for potential shelf life extensions
• Prepare and follow up on Industrial Trial, FOC, SOC
• Keep quality/finished product assessments
• Create and maintain block diagram/process flow
• Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments and process improvements
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing documentation (recipes, batch records, specifications, change controls, QMS, EQAs)
• Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem‑solving, and continuous process improvements
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve product, raw material, and supply‑related issues
• Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to management in a timely manner
• Support scale‑up, validation, and technology transfer activities
• Engage with suppliers, external partners, and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building cross‑functional relationships and enhancing team efficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the manufacturing process
• Support team by handling Manufacturing Execution System (MES) imports, updates and reviews
• Update and maintain records of finished product shelf life to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Highlight any gaps discovered and work with team to fix
• Review for potential shelf life extensions
• Prepare and follow up on Industrial Trial, FOC (First Order Confirmation), SOC (Second Order Confirmation)
• Keeping quality/finished product assessments
• Creation and maintenance of block diagram/process flow
• Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation efforts, and process improvements
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing documentation (e.g., recipes, batch records, specifications, change controls, QMS, EQAs) while adhering to company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem‑solving, and continuous process improvements
• Collaborate cross‑functionally (Quality, Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to resolve product, raw material, and supply‑related issues
• Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to management in a timely manner
• Support scale‑up, validation, and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing partners
• Engage with suppliers, external partners, and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building strong cross‑functional relationships and enhancing team efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, or related field
• 1+ year of hands‑on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving ready‑to‑drink (RTD) beverages or related technologies
• Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles
• Experience leading medium‑complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross‑functional teams
• Previous manufacturing or factory experience, preferred
• Preferred experience with product scale‑up, validation, and technology transfer activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred experience with SAP, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to be exposed to food allergens and allergen‑containing materials
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%