Home Chef is a leading meal solutions company dedicated to delivering high-quality, ready-to-heat products to our customers. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and ensuring consistent quality across all our offerings. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented Product Development Engineer to join our team and drive the scaling of our ready-to-heat operations while maintaining top-notch quality standards.
As a Product Development Engineer specializing in ready-to-heat operations, you will play a crucial role in scaling our production processes, identifying tools and technologies to enhance efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality from benchtop tests to full-scale production. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to develop and implement innovative solutions that optimize our manufacturing processes and elevate product quality.
Scale Ready-to-Heat Operations:
Lead the scaling of ready-to-heat operations from pilot production to full-scale manufacturing.
Collaborate with Operations and Culinary teams to develop strategies for efficient production scaling while minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential challenges and develop mitigation plans.
Technology Identification and Implementation:
Research and evaluate emerging tools, equipment, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ready-to-heat operations.
Partner with vendors and suppliers to source and implement cutting-edge technologies that align with business objectives.
Develop and execute implementation plans, including testing, training, and integration with existing systems.
Food Safety and Process Optimization:
Design and implement robust quality control processes to ensure consistent product quality throughout all stages of production.
Conduct thorough analysis of production data and performance metrics to identify areas for process optimization and efficiency improvement.
Work closely with FSQA teams to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and deviations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Culinary, Operations, and Special Project teams to transition new products from development to production, ensuring seamless integration of processes and technologies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize raw material selection, inventory management, and supplier relationships to support production scaling efforts.
Provide technical expertise and support to cross-functional teams to resolve production-related issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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