R&D Executive

We are seeking a R&D Executive with a proactive and responsible attitude to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for leading projects in food product development, ensuring quality and safety standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. R&D Executive requires a strong understanding of food science, technology, and industry trends, along with the ability to drive initiatives forward with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage food product development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct research and experiments to improve existing products or develop new ones.
• Analyze and interpret data from experiments and trials, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and consumer preferences to guide product development strategies.
• Produce sample products for customers to evaluate and meeting requirements/expectations.
• Coordinate commercial trials together with productions, QA, factory teams to ensure smooth trial runs.
• Optimize processes and formulations to enhance product quality, cost-effectiveness, and production efficiency.
• Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products.
• Collaborate with supplier on new product ideas, quality improvements, and ingredients sourcing.
• Act as a technical advisor and mentor junior food technologists and team members.
• Independently managing projects and report status to R&D Manager, undertake assigned tasks to support R&D department’s objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.

• Proven experience in food product development and food technology, preferably in beverage industry.

• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, sensory evaluation, and food processing techniques.

• Experience with food regulations and quality standards (e.g., MOH, Halal, GMP, FDA, USDA, etc).

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Leadership abilities to mentor and guide junior team members.