Manager, R&D Food
DescriptionWe are a technology and commercial leader with the industry knowledge and commercial expertise to meet customer needs across industrial, food, medical, chemical and electronics industries.
We offer over 120 years of proven experience in the safe and reliable production and delivery of industrial, medical and specialty gases.
Today our deep understanding of industry trends and customer requirements allows us to collaborate intensely with customers to identify needs and develop long-term solutions that deliver a competitive advantage.
Principal Responsibilities
Lead the technology development program responsible for developing a platform of technologies & solutions for customers in the Food and Beverage industry
Safety Leadership:
Drive the Messer Americas safety agenda throughout the development process to ensure the company operates in a manner that is safe for our employees, customers and public
Drive a robust ideation process
Work in a collaborative, team environment to execute new and ongoing technology development projects
Prepare project plans for new technology projects
Prepare patents and manage the Food and Beverage IP portfolio
Work closely with counterparts in technical sales to commercialize new technologies
Provide technical recommendations and supporting statements in marketing documentation and exhibits
Develop knowledge transfer and training packages for technical sales and engineering teams
Provide technical leadership to support customer opportunities by demonstrating deep understanding of customer processes and the technologies Messer offers
Lead a high performing team Qualifications
Strong technical background in low temperature processes, thermodynamics, heat transfer; industrial equipment and product development
Ability to recognize opportunities for developing new commercial technologies and building organizational support
Business Acumen, fundamental understanding of business cases, delivery of new products and economic impact.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor Degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is Preferred, Food Science, or Chemistry
Minimum 8-10 Years experience with demonstrated record of developing new technologies with market success
3-5 years of experience in managing a technical team
Minimum of 3-5 years experience with processes used in the Food industry (preferably freezing and chilling) Other Qualifications
Deep knowledge of processes used in the Food Freezing and Chilling
Industrial equipment fabrication and thermal engineering.
Experience working in a collaborative team environment and providing technical leadership
Proven record of recognizing and developing rough concepts into successful new productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Agriculture Chemical Engineering Chemistry Commercial Awareness Communication Customer Demand Planning Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We offer over 120 years of proven experience in the safe and reliable production and delivery of industrial, medical and specialty gases.
Today our deep understanding of industry trends and customer requirements allows us to collaborate intensely with customers to identify needs and develop long-term solutions that deliver a competitive advantage.
Principal Responsibilities
Lead the technology development program responsible for developing a platform of technologies & solutions for customers in the Food and Beverage industry
Safety Leadership:
Drive the Messer Americas safety agenda throughout the development process to ensure the company operates in a manner that is safe for our employees, customers and public
Drive a robust ideation process
Work in a collaborative, team environment to execute new and ongoing technology development projects
Prepare project plans for new technology projects
Prepare patents and manage the Food and Beverage IP portfolio
Work closely with counterparts in technical sales to commercialize new technologies
Provide technical recommendations and supporting statements in marketing documentation and exhibits
Develop knowledge transfer and training packages for technical sales and engineering teams
Provide technical leadership to support customer opportunities by demonstrating deep understanding of customer processes and the technologies Messer offers
Lead a high performing team Qualifications
Strong technical background in low temperature processes, thermodynamics, heat transfer; industrial equipment and product development
Ability to recognize opportunities for developing new commercial technologies and building organizational support
Business Acumen, fundamental understanding of business cases, delivery of new products and economic impact.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor Degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is Preferred, Food Science, or Chemistry
Minimum 8-10 Years experience with demonstrated record of developing new technologies with market success
3-5 years of experience in managing a technical team
Minimum of 3-5 years experience with processes used in the Food industry (preferably freezing and chilling) Other Qualifications
Deep knowledge of processes used in the Food Freezing and Chilling
Industrial equipment fabrication and thermal engineering.
Experience working in a collaborative team environment and providing technical leadership
Proven record of recognizing and developing rough concepts into successful new productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Agriculture Chemical Engineering Chemistry Commercial Awareness Communication Customer Demand Planning Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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