Powder Blend Developer
DöhlerGroup
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tempe • Arizona • United States
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About the role
- Develop new beverage recipes and powder blending processes for innovation (ItM) and customer-driven (BtO/B2C) projects
- Partner with Product Managers and Technical Project Managers as co-project owner to bring concepts to commercialization
- Convert liquid formulations into stable powder systems using appropriate technologies
- Implement newly developed or optimized production processes into manufacturing
- Develop new raw materials and optimize existing recipes for quality, functionality, and cost
- Create application recommendations for new ingredients
- Lead and execute shelf-life and stability testing in collaboration with Quality and Product Science
- Define evaluation criteria for customer and benchmark products
- Ensure accurate and timely lab blends and product samples
- Taste and evaluate developed products
- Execute corrective actions assigned by Quality
- Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, food safety, occupational safety, and environmental standards
- Manage projects within approved budgets and proactively address variances with leadership
- Maintain and create recipes and substance data in SAP
- Document processes accurately within internal IT systems
- Support recipe portfolio optimization for cost, quality, and resource efficiency
- Promote continuous process standardization and operational improvements
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Technical Account Managers, and Project Managers to clarify briefs and refine formulations
- Coordinate and lead customer visits and workshops for key projects
- Support discussions around filling technology, packaging systems, and customer-specific requirements
- Ensure strong communication across R&D, Quality, Sourcing, and Operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in food & beverage development (5–8 years required for Team Lead title consideration)
- Hands-on experience with SAP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently in an onsite manufacturing environment
- Willingness to travel <20% domestically/internationally
- Regular travel between 50-70% to customer sites and R&D facilities to support projects and provide hands-on expertise
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 with Employer Match – 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, 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
beverage recipe developmentpowder blending processesliquid formulation conversionproduction process optimizationshelf-life testingstability testingrecipe optimizationapplication recommendationsproject managementcost analysis
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingindependenceorganizational skillscustomer engagementattention to detailadaptabilityproactive approach