Mgr, R&D Extrusion

Actus Nutrition has an opening based out of its headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN for the position of Mgr., R&D Extrusion. Lead and manage a team of research and development scientists and engineers specializing in extrusion technology. Oversee the execution of trials to develop new products using extrusion processes. Test new products for flavor, texture, and adherence to industry standards. $161,678.00 to $194,854.00/yr and company benefits including medical and life insurance, 401(k), disability, tuition reimbursement and PTO. Reqs: MS (or foreign equiv.) in Food Sci., Food and Nutritional Sci., Dairy Tech., Food Eng., or a related field and 3 yrs. of exp. (1) working in research and development, product development, or process engineering within the food manufacturing industry; (2) managing teams and projects from conception through commercialization; (3) evaluating extrusion processes, including equipment selection, process optimization, and troubleshooting; (4) translating research and development findings into scalable manufacturing processes and commercial products; and (5) analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions in the research and development of extrusion technologies. Alternatively, BS (or foreign equiv.) in Food Sci., Food and Nutritional Sci., Dairy Tech., Food Eng., or a related field and 5 yrs. of progressive, post-bachelors exp. in the areas listed above. Requires frequent visits to company sites in Hutchinson, MN & Clara City, MN, and potential additional travel not to exceed 5 consecutive days per trip to other company facilities across the US. Total travel is limited, up to 40% of the time. Qualified applicants should apply online by going to actus.com/careers or by sending resumes and cover letters to [email protected].
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