Responsibilities
- Design new beverage formulations and powder blending methods for innovation and customer-specific projects.
- Collaborate with Product and Technical Project Managers as a co-owner to advance concepts toward market launch.
- Transform liquid formulations into stable powdered forms using suitable technologies.
- Integrate newly developed or improved production methods into manufacturing workflows.
- Source and develop new raw materials while refining existing recipes for better quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
- Provide application guidance for newly introduced ingredients.
- Lead and conduct shelf-life and stability assessments in coordination with Quality and Product Science teams.
- Establish evaluation standards for customer and competitive products.
- Produce accurate and timely lab-scale blends and product samples.
- Conduct sensory evaluation of developed products.
- Carry out corrective actions assigned by Quality teams.
- Adhere to hygiene, HACCP, food safety, occupational health, and environmental regulations.
- Manage project budgets and report variances proactively to leadership.
- Maintain and generate recipes and material data in SAP systems.
- Document development and testing processes accurately in internal IT platforms.
- Support optimization of the recipe portfolio for cost, quality, and resource efficiency.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement in processes.
- Work closely with Sales, Technical Account Managers, and Project Managers to define project scopes and refine formulations.
- Organize and lead customer visits and technical workshops for key initiatives.
- Assist in discussions related to filling technologies, packaging systems, and specific customer needs.
- Maintain strong cross-functional communication across R&D, Quality, Sourcing, and Operations teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave to support family needs.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid time off including vacation and 11 paid holidays annually.
- Opportunities to join engagement activities, volunteer programs, and company-wide events.
- Access to professional development through internal and external training via the Döhler Academy.
- Supportive work environment with informal culture, flat hierarchies, and open communication.
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to business growth and future nutrition trends.
- Empowerment to grow professionally, take initiative, and create tangible impact.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Other
- Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically or internationally.
- Travel to production sites approximately 1–2 times per month as required.
- Regular travel between 50–70% to customer locations and R&D centers to support project execution and provide technical expertise.
