R&D Engineer/Senior R&D Engineer- Commercialization

At Bellisio Foods, the R&D group is responsible for developing products from concept to commercialization. The R&D Engineer – Commercialization will work closely with Product Development teams to identify and develop the new processes and technologies needed to bring new products to market. The R&D Commercialization Engineer is also responsible for optimizing and upgrading current processes for cost savings and gains in efficiency, capability, reliability and safety across our Manufacturing and Distribution locations. This position will interact as part of larger cross-functional teams including members of Operations, Marketing, Research & Development, Finance, Food Safety & Quality and other functions as appropriate.

Essential Functions

• Process Commercialization: Lead the production scale up of new/reformulated products and processes from the laboratory/bench/pilot scale into full production.
• Process Development: Collaborate with R&D Scientists and Technologists during product development process to identify effective unit ops and create process flows that translate benchtop product to full production. The engineer will also work to continually identify and implement improvements to processes and technologies.
• Process Analysis: Gather and statistically analyze data to assess process efficiency and support recommendations, including current process assessment, qualification of process improvements and new product/process validation efforts.
• Technology Pipeline Development: collaboration with outside parties (vendors, manufacturers, associations, academia, etc.) to identify new technologies to improve existing processes or expand production capabilities
• Manage complexity, handle multiple priorities and prioritize accordingly
• A sense of urgency with high quality output is essential to the success of this position
• Ability to travel as needed
• Other job responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• >8 years of food processing and commercialization experience in the food industry, with experience in continuous improvement principles and utilization in statistical analysis and SPC
• BS Degree in Engineering (Food/Process/Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical) or related field
• Frozen food manufacturing experience is a plus

Location

• Columbus, OH metro area or Jackson, Ohio
• Not remote-eligible

Related Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to compile data, document work and prepare reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Champions a “What If” attitude, searches and provides new ideas and solutions
• Values collaboration and the power of team
• Desire to learn and grow personally and professionally within the company and industry
• Adaptability and flexibility to focus quickly on changing situations or revised goals
• Attention to detail, organization, and solutions oriented are all keys to success
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Comfortable learning new data management systems.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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