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FOP Experts Conseils inc.
New Telecommuting

Research and Development Engineers (Sr.)

202-9420 Boulevard Taschereau, Brossard,QC
  • To be discussed
  • 37.50 to 40.0 h - Full time

  • Contract ,Permanent ,Telecommuting job

  • Day

  • 3 positions to fill as soon as possible

Benefits


POSITION DESCRIPTION

FOP CONSULTANTS is looking for Research and Development Engineers at the senior level motivated to deliver on mandates for its clients in the agri-food sector. The mandate is to develop and optimize food products and processes, from pilot trials through to production transfer and to assess shelf life, nutrition and sensory properties, and document specifications and labelling. The senior scope is further to define the product research and development roadmap and to mentor intermediate consultants and review their deliverables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop new food products and processes.
  • Conduct laboratory, pilot plant and production trials.
  • Optimize formulations, ingredients and packaging.
  • Assess shelf life, nutritional value and sensory properties.
  • Ensure scale-up and transfer to production.
  • Draft specifications, technical data sheets and nutritional labelling.
  • Collaborate with marketing, quality, production and suppliers.
  • Define the product research and development roadmap.
  • Mentor intermediate consultants and review their deliverables.
  • Advise management on the innovation portfolio.







CANDIDATE PROFILE
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or another relevant field.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of industry experience.
  • Eight (08) to fifteen (15) years of experience as a Research and Development Engineer.
  • Sector standards: HACCP, SFCR (CFIA), SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000.
  • Tools and systems: MS Office suite, SolidWorks, Minitab, JMP, MS Project.
  • Hold one of the following certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt, Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • The following are considered assets: membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), PMP, ASQ CQE, intellectual property training.
  • Experience in Canadian public or private organizations.
  • Language: French and English






WORK MODE
  • Remote, Hybrid, On-site

WHAT WE OFFER

At FOP CONSULTANTS, we invest in the success and well-being of our experts. By joining our team, you benefit from an environment designed to support your performance and respect your work-life balance, including:

  • Competitive compensation that reflects your expertise;
  • Complete protection through our group insurance plans;
  • Professional liability insurance so you can practise with confidence;
  • Remote-work flexibility, based on client needs;
  • 3 weeks of vacation to recharge;
  • 3 paid sick days, to take care of yourself;
  • A monthly allowance for your transportation costs;
  • Real opportunities for advancement within the organization;
  • Ongoing access to training to grow your skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


Requirements

Level of education

University

Diploma

BAC

Completed

Work experience (years)

10+ years

Written languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Intermediate

Spoken languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Intermediate