Product Developer
Aspire Bakeries•Santa Ana, CA
•$72,000 - $80,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Product Developer to join our team at our Santa Ana bakery. As a Product Developer, you will lead product development activities and help ensure successful commercialization from concept through full-scale manufacturing. This onsite role is ideal for someone with a strong passion for food, innovation, and developing high-quality products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Culinary.
- 1-2 years of experience in industrial food development.
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Solid mathematical skills, including fractions and decimals.
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to adhere to NPD/BRC guidelines and GMPs.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% for line trials or customer-driven ideation sessions.
Nice To Haves
- Strong passion for food and innovation.
- Willingness to expand technical expertise through workshops, training, and continuing education.
- Experience or willingness to develop expertise with R&D equipment and settings.
Responsibilities
- Lead product development activities from concept through full-scale manufacturing.
- Ensure a seamless transition and sustainable product quality from benchtop development through line trials and customer delivery.
- Apply a strong passion for food and innovation throughout the product development process.
- Interpret and work effectively with basic product formulas.
- Operate R&D equipment and develop expertise in appropriate equipment use and settings.
- Communicate with project managers and accurately maintain data related to sample preparation and completion.
- Pursue continuous learning through workshops, training, and subject-specific education.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance
- additional voluntary options
- Paid parental leave
- generous paid time off
- holidays
- Competitive retirement plans
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
- HSA and FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
