Specialist Product Development Specialist Product Development
About The Position
Together, our Research & Product Development team is driven by a shared passion for pets and people. We have the extraordinary opportunity to innovate and develop products that improve pet wellness while remaining pioneers in the industry. We take pride in representing our portfolio of industry firsts with over 500 scientists including nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and more. We collaborate to bring our ideas to life and make a meaningful impact with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. Join us in this exhilarating journey where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we’ll shape the future of pet care. Our Product Development Specialist brings ideas to life for our litter division. As part of the Golden Products Technical Applications Group, you’ll lead end to end product development projects which include prototyping, pet acceptance and preference testing, sensory and consumer evaluation, and industrialization execution, while partnering with various teams to scale ideas from concept to factory floor. Leveraging your technical expertise, you’ll qualify new materials, develop and manage product formulations, and lead performance, quality, and waste reduction initiatives that help us continue to set the standard in pet care. Buckle up because you can expect to work on fast-paced, multi-functional teams focused on taking new products from concept to market.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ year of product development , formulation and scale-up experience, or related
Nice To Haves
- 1 or more years of experience in geology, mineralogy, materials science, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or related fields preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, scale-up, and implementation of technologies that enhance existing products and support new product development
- Serve as a technical resource for marketing to build and manage a pipeline of litter product development opportunities, including project plans and timelines
- Support litter product formulation including appropriate ingredients, regulatory, and analytical requirements
- Provide proactive monitoring and maintenance for assigned products using standardized scientific methods
- Initiate and implement cost reduction ideas for assigned product lines and factories
Benefits
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
