Developer D&A - Beverages

Döhler Group • Princeton, IN

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About The Position

Drives innovative processing development projects from concept to customer by creating, optimizing, and scaling recipes that balance cost, quality, and performance. This role sits at the heart of cross-functional collaboration—working hands-on with Product Science, Quality, Sales, Technical Project Management, and customers to test, taste, refine, and bring ideas to life through lab, pilot plant, and customer workshops. From developing new recipes and customer samples to ensuring food safety excellence and flawless execution in SAP, the work directly shapes standout products and a stronger, more agile portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in Food or Beverage Technology or similar studies
• 3-5 years of experience as a developer
• Pasteurization (OMVE or Microthermics) equipment basic knowledge is necessary

Nice To Haves

• Fomulation of Dairy, Non-Dairy, Protein, functional beverages a plus

Responsibilities

• Processing development projects in the best possible way
• Providing support in the optimisation of the recipe portfolio in terms of cost structure, resource use and quality in collaboration with Recipe Management
• Collaborating with technical project managers and Sales (discussing briefings, clarifying questions usually for BtO processes, tasting, evaluating samples, selecting samples)
• Arranging diverse tests on product shelf life and changes in collaboration with Product Science
• Creating and maintaining recipes in SAP
• Implementing in-house and statutory specifications and guidelines on hygiene, HACCP, food safety, occupational safety and environmental protection
• Conducting measures assigned by Quality and corrective action
• Tasting developed products
• Ensuring the correct execution of lab trails and the creation of product samples, tastings for product developments and correct coordination and collaboration with the Sampling Lab and Pilot Plant for the production of appropriate customer samples
• Participating in customer workshops in collaboration with Product Management, Technical Project Management and Sales; preparing customer samples and adapting the samples during the workshop
• Maintaining product-specific substance data in SAP
• Developing new recipes for customer and innovation projects, developing matching products and further developing existing recipes
• Discussing with and supporting the Technical Account Manager on customer-specific circumstances, recipe formulation and filling technology
• Coordinating and collaborating with the Sampling Lab and Pilot Plant for the production of appropriate customer samples
• Checking the production recipe, process parameters and test plan

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned private company, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
• Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
• Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level