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GFF

R & D Product Development Specialist

La Puente, CA · On-site

$75K/yr

Designs & creates new products or alters & improves existing products; use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, & other sciences to study the principle underlying the processing & deterioration of ...

Unigen

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Newark, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

R & D Engineering Job Overview: The Senior Hardware Design Engineer architectures, designs, and validates the next generation of high-performance computing platforms tailored for deep-learning ...

The Contingent Plan

Technical Writer II

San Diego, CA · On-site

Collaborate with multiple departments, including Q&R, R&;D, Engineering, and document control, to establish standardized procedures and work instructions in accordance to PIL, PQMS, and Excellence ...

Crane Company

Electrical Engineer III/IV

Burbank, CA

... and R&D. * Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project ... Mentor junior engineers and others in the area of expertise. * Provide support of IPT activities in ...

Orbotech

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$104K - $144K/yr

KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert ... Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering best practices. * Support product roadmap ...

KLA Corporation

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$104K - $144K/yr

KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert ... Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering best practices. * Support product roadmap ...

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R & D Product Development Specialist

HACO Culinary

City Of Industry, CA • On-site

$75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

This is a salaried position in City of Industry, CA that reports to the R&D Supervisor. Designs & creates new products or alters & improves existing products; use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, & other sciences to study the principle underlying the processing & deterioration of products. Develops specifications & ensures products are produced in compliance with established quality parameters. Supports transition of new products from bench top to production scale. Ensures that new products developed meet all regulatory & customer requirements; follows HACCP steps to ensure product safety & stability.


SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

  • Research & develop dressings & sauces that are in trend with consumer preference for new product profiles as per specific customer request.
  • Coordinate with customers for needed changes on development samples; provide revisions as per customer timeline.
  • Develop label formats per customer specifications, USDA labeling & standard of identity compliance. 
  • Ensure that product formulations comply with regulatory & industry standards, studies the microbiological, physical, & chemical properties of finished products & ingredients. 
  • Conduct HACCP analysis on new raw materials used for product development as well as new finished products developed.
  • Develop detailed mixing instructions to ensure that products are manufactured optimally & consistently meet the specifications. 
  • Create nutrition label & ingredient statements in compliance with NLEA (Nutrition Labeling Enforcement Act); ensure compliance with nutrition label claims. 
  • Ensure that checklist for new product development is completed before product launch, emphasis on batch check & packaging specifications.
  • Work with the Mix Deck mixers & helpers during the first 3 productions of new products to ensure that correct materials are used, validate recipe & mixing instructions.
  • Update mix deck recipe to include new products approved or changes as per SCR to be consistent with ROSS.
  • Complete Private Label Specification as per customer required Formats (Ready Pac, Tropical Smoothie, Longo's, etc.) including web site specs up-date.
  • Evaluate raw material substitutes for specs deviation typically due to shortage or supplier issues; done by actual product application & group sensory.
  • Develop re-work order for complicated products put "On Hold- MRB;" non-compliance that needs actual product application confirmatory test.
  • Evaluate results of competitive product analysis to benchmark GFF products against competition. 
  • Shelf-life studies on challenge studies.
  •  SOP/SSOP review & development.
  • HACCP risk assessment. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

  • Must have a Degree in Technical Course (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-3 years' experience in Product Development position.
  • Skilled in statistical charts & data analysis.
  • Good communication, leadership, & interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well with team members & other departments.

DESIRED:

  • Knowledge of manufacturing environment & practices.

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