A challenging and simulating Engineering position focusing on research and development with a well established and thriving pet food manufacturing organization. An amazing role that offers substantial learning and development opportunities from industry leaders. If you are looking for a new career where you will be able to grow and expand with an expanding organization, then this is the role for you!
About Our Client:
For the last decade, our client has focused on researching and developing the most innovative and cost-effective ways to manufacture and distribute food products for their clients all over the world. Year over year they have experienced over 50% growth which has allowed them to open brand-new state of the art centres for research and production. Constant research and development initiatives has allowed them to achieve one of the top spots in the food industry. They are extremely dedicated to their clients, supporting and collaborating with them to ensure they are producing the highest quality product imaginable. Not only do they attend to their client’s production and distribution operational needs, they also help develop their food formulas for optimal quality.
They source their production equipment from all over the world to ensure they are constantly using the most technologically advanced and effective state of the art machinery. Their highly experienced research and development team are constantly creating cutting edge formulas and processes for their clients. Now they are looking for 2 Research and Development Engineers to join their team.
About the Position:
Due to company growth and expansion, 2 new Research and Design Engineer positions have become available. Reporting to the Research and Design Manager, the Research and Design Engineers will be responsible for but not limited to:
Coordinate with colleagues and clients to research and develop new pet food concepts, documents and products.
Work closely with clients to advise and develop products that meet each clients unique needs or requests.
Outline and coordinate formulation cost, labour hours and raw material requirement lists and documents.
Play a key role in product suggestions, revisions and reviews on newly developed products.
Analyzing and identifying key pet food markets as well as colleting information on competitors to assist in the development of the operational processes.
Organize and document raw material data, pricing and manufacturing processes for local and international markets.
Provide productive technical guidance to other departments to ensure the highest quality product is being produced.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Food and Science Engineering, Animal Nutrition, Animal Science or related field.
Minimum of 1-2 years of full cycle new research and design experience in food industry (ideally pet food industry)
Experience with raw food materials such as meat and dairy and developing new products with the mentioned materials.
Proven experience with new product development policies and procedures and industry standards and regulations.
Experience with food processing machinery and food manufacturing procedures.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Bilingual in English and Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.
Experience conducting national research, data analysis and food/pet food market research.
Ability to effectively communicate with clients and able to clearly explain the new development process for their products.
Able to learn and adapt quickly in a fast pace environment, managing multiple projects at once.
Compensation:
Salary range of $45,000-$65,000/year
Extensive benefit package
2 week vacation
How to Apply
Please apply directly to this posting on the Impact Recruitment website with the latest version of your resume in Microsoft word format. If you would like to speak with us directly regarding this position, please contact Will Maddison at 604-689-8687 Ext.222 or by email at [email protected]. To learn more about all our open positions, visit impactrecruitment.ca
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