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R&D Product Developer II

KYYBA, Inc

East Hanover, NJ

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Services, Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Learning, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Develop and Maintain Customers, Food Science, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Manufacturing Requirements, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Pilot Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Project/Program Coordination, Prototyping, Research & Development (R&D), Simulation, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Test Design, Testing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
East Hanover, NJ
POSTED
26 days ago
Job Title: (R&D Product Developer II)
 
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
 
Job Description
 
hybrid work model offering a mix of onsite and remote flexibility.
How you will contribute
You will work independently to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing requirements. You will effectively communicate status and risks and plan, lead and coordinate pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. In addition, you will plan, lead and coordinate development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.). To provide direction for product development, you will use digital simulation models to obtain, understand and interpret consumer insights and commercial information. In this role, you will create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications and be responsible for stakeholder management and influencing decisions based on conclusions made from analysis and interpretation of results.
What you will bring
Lead product development projects with cross-functional partners
Strong technical foundation and a high level of technical curiosity
Demonstrates ability to handle multiple projects, and manage complexity- from bench top to plant commercialization
Ability to develop and drive technical projects with proper scientific rigor: conduct appropriate testing, gather and analyze data, and develop recommendations based on findings
Applying technical curiosity and understanding to interpret and analyze data
Effectively communicating to cross-functional stakeholders verbally and in writing
Skills in Microsoft Office platform (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
Reports to NA Ventures RDQ Director supporting Perfect Snacks. Position is located in East Hanover, NJ
NA Ventures RDQ Product Development will lead product development for Perfect Snacks across productivity and ensuring business continuity programs.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Consumer focused mindset defining consumer desired experiences collaboratively with marketing and bringing ideas to life with iterative prototyping.
Agile and creative mindset, thinking outside the box and in possibilities
Partners with MDLZ experts and platforms, connects with consumers, trends and seeks new technologies.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written; ability to build strong relationships and drive for results
Deliver consumer value achieving the consumer desired experience with the best cost.
Technical leadership on cross functional project teams, collaboratively developing technical learning plans and timelines.
Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources to solve complex problems with technical rigor
Education / Certifications: B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 yrs. experience, preferably in the food industry
Travel requirements: Up to 20% travel, largely to California for Pilot Plant and Mfg Plant scale-up.
Work schedule: This position is based in East Hanover, NJ, with a hybrid work model offering a mix of onsite and remote flexibility.
Location: (East Hanover,NJ)
 
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
 
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
 
SELECT AWARDS
  • An INC 5000 company for 10 years
  • Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots 
  • Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
  • TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
  • Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
  • Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
  • 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
 
 

About the Company

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KYYBA, Inc

Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.

Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.kyyba.com/

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