Engineering Structures Jobs in Hilliard Ohio

Position: Project Management Assistant/Lead

Assistant Pay: $25-27/hr / Lead Pay: $28-30/hr

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 12 months with potential extensions

Candidate Requirement:

· Proven experience in a project management organization (e.g., creating requisitions, contract change requests, document control, and payment authorizations)

· At least 2 years of relevant work experience

· Strong understanding of process flows, document control, and updating information in corresponding ERP systems

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

· Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance

· Punctuality, professionalism, thrives in a structured environment

Pluses:

• Proficiency in Asset Suite 8 including: creating requisitions, change request orders, and payment authorization
• Experience with project controls, scheduling, reviewing project financials
• Process mapping experience – detailing out workflows and processes
• Familiarity with diversity terms and commercial terms in contracts
• Background in field estimates and cost management

Day to Day:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Management Assistant/Lead to support our client in the utilities industry. The Project Management Assistant team supports the Project Managers with administrative tasks related to distribution projects. This role requires a strong understanding of managing work in Asset Suite 8 such as: creating requisitions, contract change requests, contract payment authorizations, and managing project initiation and close-out tasks. The successful candidate will perform these tasks at various project stages, from concept to close-out, by utilizing job aides and their strong attention to detail.

• Create and manage contract requisitions (CREQ) in AS8, including all project information found in proposals
• Create and manage contract payment authorizations (CPA) using AS8, including routing for approvals, managing invoices, and completing CPA checklists
• Follow up with vendors and project managers to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies urgently
• Create and manage contract change requests (CCR) in AS8, including filling in project information and routing for approvals
• Process and execute project initiation and close-out tasks, including creating and managing work orders (WO), project IDs (PID), and service requests (SR) in AS8
• Finalize all CPAs and create CCRs to close out projects and contracts
• Ensure compliance with all project requirements and resolve any issues or concerns
• Project deliverable reporting

Overview

An established organization within advanced manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead automation and controls initiatives supporting modern production operations. This role is responsible for guiding a team of engineering professionals while driving the development, implementation, and optimization of automated systems that enhance operational performance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of engineers responsible for automation and control system performance.
• Coordinate engineering priorities, assign resources, and monitor project timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Direct the development, deployment, and ongoing improvement of automated equipment and control architectures.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of automation technologies into production environments.
• Provide technical leadership in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related control platforms.
• Support complex troubleshooting efforts and guide resolution of system performance issues.
• Facilitate root-cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve uptime and efficiency.
• Oversee project planning activities including scheduling, cost awareness, and milestone tracking.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, process optimization, and scalability.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with operational goals.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical updates to leadership stakeholders.
• Promote adherence to safety, environmental, and quality expectations across engineering activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering strategies with broader business objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering, including prior leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated expertise with industrial control platforms such as PLCs, SCADA, or distributed control systems.
• Hands-on experience with system programming, integration, and troubleshooting within manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks (e.g., Ethernet-based and fieldbus protocols).
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety, environmental, and quality frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational capabilities.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience supporting robotics, automated assembly, or high-throughput production systems is advantageous.

Success Metrics

• Delivery of engineering projects within established timelines.
• Improvements in equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Development and engagement of engineering team members.
• Compliance with safety and regulatory expectations.
• Implementation of measurable process and automation improvements.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a high-performing manufacturing operation. This role is a key member of the plant leadership team and serves as a technical advisor responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, and reliability of production equipment and facility assets. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and the ability to drive preventive maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and maintenance best practices
• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Plan, execute, and manage maintenance and capital projects to minimize downtime
• Utilize a CMMS to schedule work orders, track asset history, and monitor compliance
• Review equipment performance and identify opportunities related to safety, quality, cost, and productivity
• Track, analyze, and improve maintenance KPIs, OEE, and overall equipment performance
• Partner with suppliers and contractors to ensure cost-effective and timely services
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Fabricate and modify equipment as needed to support operations
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and development of maintenance personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or engineering field
• 5–7 years of experience in industrial maintenance or automation
• Strong background in PLCs, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Prior leadership experience managing maintenance or technical teams
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment preferred
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CMMS experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

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DesignGroup has a growing architectural practice in Columbus, OH and we’re looking for a Project Architect ready to grow into a Leadership role.

This opportunity is intentionally designed for a Project Architect aspiring to become a Project Manager.

You’ll gain:

Hands-on project leadership

Structured mentorship with a PM Champion

Exposure to schedules, budgets, consultants & clients

A clear 1–2 year path to PM readiness

All while working on impactful/complex healthcare projects within a debt-free firm that values work-life balance.

What sets us apart?

• Debt-free growth
• Hybrid schedules
• Half-day Fridays
• Company-paid healthcare
• A culture that values sustainable design and work-life balance.

The Assistant Project Manager is a development-focused role designed for a Project Architect who is aspiring to transition into full Project Manager responsibilities.

This role provides hands-on project leadership experience, structured mentorship, and progressive ownership of project management tasks within a 1–2 year development framework.

The APM supports the Project Manager in delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with DesignGroup’s expectations for exceptional client service and project quality. Through coordinated mentorship with an assigned Champion, the APM gains exposure to core PM competencies—schedule management, client communication, financial literacy, consultant coordination, and leadership of project workflows—with increasing independence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Project Delivery Support

• Assist the PM with planning, developing, and maintaining project schedules.
• Support creation of agendas, meeting materials, presentations, and deliverables.
• Prepare, track, and distribute meeting minutes and follow-up action items.
• Maintain project documentation, including logs, coordination files, and task lists.
• Support quality control by reviewing documents for consistency and completeness.
• Lead defined workstreams or smaller project components with PM oversight.
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Support proposal development and coordination for project pursuits.

Consultant & Team Coordination

• Assist with coordination between design disciplines, engineering consultants, and internal team members.
• Track consultant deliverables, deadlines, and alignment to project scope.
• Support the PM with communication to regulatory agencies and permitting entities.

Project Financial Support

• Assist with monitoring project budgets and resource allocation.
• Support invoice preparation, AR tracking, and financial documentation.
• Review fee trends and flag issues or variances for PM attention.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare client correspondence, draft communications, and organize deliverables.
• Participate in select project meetings; occasionally stand in for PM when appropriate.
• Support client expectations through clear communication and proactive task follow-through.

Professional Development

• Participate in structured mentorship with an assigned Champion aligned to the PA → PM competency model.
• Engage in monthly check-ins and milestone reviews to track progress toward PM readiness.
• Demonstrate consistent growth in leadership, coordination, communication, and project ownership..

Qualifications

• A professional degree (Bachelor of Architecture, or a related field) from an accredited program is a minimum requirement.
• 5+years of professional experience in architecture.
• Current Architectural Registration.
• Strong understanding of design documentation, drawing sets, and project workflows.
• Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous exposure to CA, scheduling, or budget tracking.
• Demonstrated interest in project management, team leadership, or client-facing roles.
• Experience with consultant coordination or leading smaller components of a project.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) and Microsoft Office is a must.

Quality Manager

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to build, implement, and lead the Quality Assurance function within our fragrance and liquid manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role responsible for establishing robust quality systems, ensuring GMP compliance, leading ISO certification efforts, and driving continuous improvement across production and laboratory environments.

The ideal candidate has direct experience in fragrance, flavor, cosmetics, or other liquid consumables manufacturing and possesses strong scientific, analytical, and regulatory expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop, revise, and control SOPs, work instructions, batch records, and quality documentation.
• Establish document control, change management, deviation management, and CAPA systems.
• Create scalable systems to support company growth and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applicable to fragrance and liquid production.
• Lead ISO 9001 certification efforts and maintain audit readiness.
• Prepare for and manage internal and external audits.
• Oversee training programs to ensure adherence to quality standards.

• Conduct daily floor audits of compounding, filling, labeling, and packaging operations.
• Monitor raw material inspection, in-process controls, and finished goods release.
• Oversee batch record review and approval.
• Ensure laboratory testing procedures meet established specifications and validation standards.
• Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance programs for quality-critical equipment.
  

• Establish KPIs and quality metrics for production performance and defect reduction.
• Implement statistical tools for trend analysis and process capability evaluation.
• Develop reporting dashboards and executive-level quality summaries.
• Lead root cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
• Drive corrective and preventive actions with measurable outcomes.
  

• Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints.
• Identify systemic risks and implement preventative controls.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Lead initiatives to reduce waste, improve batch consistency, and strengthen process control.
  

• Prepare and present regular quality performance reports to executive leadership.
• Provide clear analysis of trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all quality-related matters within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in fragrance, flavor, cosmetics, or liquid consumables manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing GMP-compliant systems.
• Direct experience with ISO 9001 certification and audit management.
• Strong understanding of chemical formulation processes, batch manufacturing, and laboratory testing.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data collection systems, and quality metrics tracking.
• Experience developing SOPs, quality documentation, and structured CAPA programs.
• Strong technical writing and executive reporting skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or restructuring a Quality department.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement certification.
• Experience working with ERP or Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Familiarity with IFRA guidelines and raw material compliance documentation.

Performance Expectations

• Establish a fully structured and documented Quality Management System.
• Achieve and maintain ISO certification readiness.
• Reduce deviations, defects, and customer complaints.
• Improve process consistency and batch reliability.
• Create measurable, data-driven visibility of quality performance for leadership.

Vice President of Land

The Vice President of Land provides executive leadership over land acquisition, entitlement strategy, and market expansion initiatives. This role is responsible for driving land strategy, structuring complex transactions, managing municipal approvals, and leading a high-performing acquisitions team to support long-term growth objectives.

Serving as a key member of the leadership team, the VP of Land ensures disciplined underwriting, risk mitigation, and successful execution of the company’s land pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the company’s land acquisition strategy across targeted markets.
• Oversee sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and negotiation agreements.
• Direct entitlement strategy, rezoning efforts, and municipal approval processes to ensure timely project advancement.
• Identify and evaluate new submarkets aligned with demographic trends and growth objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Acquisition Directors, Managers, and Coordinators, including mentoring, performance management, and team development.
• Guide complex negotiations with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and consultants.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Leadership Competencies

• Visionary leadership with the ability to drive long-term land strategy
• Strong financial acumen and disciplined underwriting approach
• High-level negotiation skills
• Proven ability to scale teams and processes
• Strategic decision-making in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Planning, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 10–15+ years of progressive land acquisition and entitlement experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing acquisition teams
• Strong track record of closing and advancing complex land transactions

Account Executive – Building Automation Sales

Location: Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas

About the Role

We are seeking a driven Account Executive to lead sales of building automation, lighting, and security systems throughout the Columbus market.

This is a consultative sales role focused on delivering technology-driven building solutions to consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, and building owners for both new construction and renovation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, and end users.
• Collaborate with design teams to develop project specifications and technical proposals.
• Prospect, qualify, and close new business opportunities while expanding relationships with existing clients.
• Use financial selling techniques to demonstrate ROI, efficiency, and lifecycle value.
• Develop and execute sales plans with measurable goals and manage reporting and pipeline activity.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals to drive profitable growth.
• Identify retrofit and system expansion opportunities within the existing customer base.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with mechanical and HVAC systems is required.
• Hands-on experience with building automation controls is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage decision-makers across all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/sales tracking tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
• Uncapped commission structure
• Car allowance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and paid time off
• Paid training in the Sandler Selling System

Why Join Us

• We are a team that values integrity, innovation, and long-term partnerships. If you are passionate about technology-driven building solutions and thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-focused environment, we’d love to meet you.

Principal Account Executive – Data Center Team

Location: Remote (Looking for people near or around Columbus, OH to be available for in-person meetings)

Position Profile

Impellam Group is a connected family of global workforce and STEM talent solutions providers, delivering mission‑critical skillsets across IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Professional Services. As one of the world’s largest STEM‑focused talent organizations, Impellam helps clients maximize ROI across $4.6B in workforce spend and nearly 80 countries of coverage, supported by deep communities of technical specialists.

Within this ecosystem, the Senior Account Executive will join one of our top‑performing Data Center teams—an established, high‑growth group known for strong delivery, long‑term enterprise partnerships, and a library of proven client success stories. This role is ideal for someone who excels in high‑impact enterprise selling, and thrives in a consultative partnership environment.

Position Objective

• Expand and grow Impellam’s Data Center client footprint within the Ohio, and broader North American market, through strategic, relationship‑driven enterprise sales.
• Leverage existing success stories from major enterprise accounts to build credibility and open new doors.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating large‑scale infrastructure projects, Data Center lifecycle hiring needs, and technical workforce challenges.
• Partner closely with recruiting and delivery teams to ensure flawless execution and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Business Development

• Penetrate new Data Center business units and expand relationships across technical, engineering, and operational groups.
• Leverage Impellam’s proven case studies and enterprise wins to drive new opportunities and strengthen client trust.
• Develop tailored workforce solutions across contractor, project‑based, and scalable STEM hiring models.
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of Data Center projects and technical staffing opportunities.

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain regular in‑person and remote engagement with Columbus‑based clients, including site visits, performance reviews, and workforce planning sessions.
• Act as a strategic partner, advising on labor market trends, evolving project timelines, and talent strategies.
• Coordinate multi‑stakeholder relationships across enterprise accounts, ensuring alignment and consistency in service delivery.

Partnership With Recruiting & Delivery Teams

• Collaborate with specialized technical recruiters to ensure high‑quality candidate delivery.
• Translate client requirements into actionable recruiting strategies and forecasting.
• Participate in intake discussions, technical requirement scoping, and candidate evaluation processes.
• Ensure seamless communication and execution across the full sales‑to‑delivery cycle, reflecting expectations seen in other Impellam roles.

Sales Operations & Performance

• Accurately manage pipeline data, forecasting, and CRM documentation.
• Align activity and results with Impellam’s sales frameworks and best practices seen in other Account Executive roles.
• Track and report on KPIs aligned to revenue growth, client satisfaction, and new business penetration.

Work Experience & Qualifications

Required Experience

• Experience growing enterprise accounts and driving new business within complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of technical staffing, engineering roles, or STEM‑related workforce needs.
• Proven ability to create trust‑based client relationships and conduct influential conversations with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive long‑term revenue outcomes.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working with recruiting/delivery teams.
• A consultative, solutions‑oriented sales approach with attention to detail and long‑term client growth.

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.

As a Sr Food Scientist (Grain & Dough), this role directly shapes the innovation pipeline, owning ideation through commercialization—not only to create novel bakery products, but to drive topline growth, define pipeline metrics, and deliver share/margin gains. The individual will serve as a catalyst for innovation across bakery channels and consumer segments, setting measurable growth targets (e.g. new product revenue or margin) and delivering to brand performance goals.

• Product & Process Development:
• Responsible for Grain & Dough projects in the Retail and Food Service businesses.
• Provide strategic leadership for the end to end innovation process, from consumer-insight-driven ideation through commercialization, with defined growth KPIs (e.g. percent of annual revenue from new launches, incremental margins, speed to market).
• Optimize formulations and processes for taste, texture, shelf-life, and cost effectiveness.
• Explore emerging ingredient technologies (e.g., enzymes, stabilizers, flavors) to enhance product performance and drive margin enhancement.

• Technical Leadership & Expertise:
• Serve as the technical resource for bakery product development.
• Partners with Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to validate, commission, and optimize raw materials, formulations, and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship with a growth mindset—mentoring R&D teams on innovation methods, impact-focused experimentation, and commercial success factors.

• Regulatory & Quality Compliance:
• Ensure all formulations comply with FDA, FSMA, and relevant food safety regulations.
• Work closely with regulatory affairs to develop accurate ingredient declarations and compliant nutrition panels.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to verify product specifications and maintain consistency through production.

• Commercialization & Process Optimization:
• Lead plant trials and support production launches.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to seamlessly transition formulations from lab-scale to commercial production.
• Partner with Operations teams to optimize production processes and meet/maintain product specifications.

• Cross Functional Collaboration & Industry Engagement:
• Collaborate with internal cross functional project teams: Culinary, Brand Management/Consumer Insights, Procurement, and Sales to align product and customer strategies with business objectives.
• Engage with supplier and industry partners to stay ahead of emerging ingredient technologies and global food trends.

Travel up to 40% associated with this role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Science, Food Engineering, Bakery Science or a related field.
• Experience in Bakery or Grain-based applications.
• Experience with Stage Gate process in relation to product and process development.
• Strong background in experimental design, COGS, and bakery ingredient functionality
• Proven track record of innovation led business growth
• Demonstrated success in shaping or leading innovation pipelines, working with cross-functional teams to deliver growth targets
• Experience working with commercial / Brand / Sales functions to translate R&D efforts into measurable growth outcomes; familiar with stage-gate commercialization tied to P&L performance.