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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and innovative Food Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science and engineering, with a passion for developing new food products and improving existing ones. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing food production processes, ensuring that they are efficient, safe, and sustainable. This role requires a deep understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, and engineering principles, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality assurance, and production. You will also be involved in troubleshooting production issues, conducting research to stay ahead of industry trends, and ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety regulations. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and possess excellent problem-solving skills. If you are passionate about food innovation and have a strong technical background, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Optimize existing food production processes for efficiency and sustainability.
- Conduct research on food ingredients and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with R&D, quality assurance, and production teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Analyze data to improve product quality and process efficiency.
- Develop and implement food safety protocols.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and product testing.
- Manage projects from concept to commercialization.
- Provide technical support to production teams.
- Evaluate and select raw materials and suppliers.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
- Train staff on new processes and technologies.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in food engineering or related role.
- Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and engineering principles.
- Experience with food production processes and equipment.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with sensory evaluation and product testing.
- Knowledge of sustainable food production practices.
- Ability to conduct research and stay updated on industry trends.
- Experience with technical report writing and documentation.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance principles.
- Ability to train and mentor staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with food production processes?
- How do you ensure compliance with food safety regulations?
- What methods do you use to troubleshoot production issues?
- Can you provide an example of a project you managed from concept to commercialization?
- How do you stay updated on industry trends and advancements?
- What is your approach to optimizing food production processes?
- How do you conduct sensory evaluations and product testing?
- Can you describe a time when you had to resolve a major production issue?
- What experience do you have with data analysis and statistical software?
- How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?
- What steps do you take to ensure product quality?
- How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?
- Can you describe your experience with sustainable food production practices?
- What is your approach to technical report writing and documentation?
- How do you train and mentor staff on new processes and technologies?
- What experience do you have with risk assessments and hazard analyses?
- How do you ensure compliance with environmental regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a continuous improvement initiative you participated in?
- What is your experience with evaluating and selecting raw materials and suppliers?
- How do you present findings and recommendations to stakeholders?
