job description
Join PT Jiahao Foods Asia as an R&D Engineer and drive innovation in the heart of Bali’s thriving food industry. This is a unique opportunity to lead product development, formula optimization, and process improvement for a dynamic company committed to delivering high-quality, compliant food products to the Indonesian market.
Based in Badung, Bali, you’ll work in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge food solutions that meet regulatory standards and exceed consumer expectations. Your expertise will shape the future of our product line, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and market competitiveness.
If you’re a passionate food scientist, chemical engineer, or R&D specialist with a knack for problem-solving and a drive for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. This role offers a competitive salary, a creative work environment, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a growing industry.
Responsibility
- Lead the development of new food products from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with market trends and company goals.
- Optimize existing product formulas for cost efficiency, nutritional value, and sensory appeal while maintaining compliance with Indonesian food regulations.
- Design and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
- Conduct laboratory testing and pilot runs to validate product stability, shelf life, and performance under various conditions.
- Collaborate with production, quality control, and procurement teams to scale up new products and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to drive innovation and maintain compliance.
- Document all R&D activities, including formulations, test results, and process parameters, in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Provide technical support to sales and marketing teams for product launches, customer inquiries, and promotional materials.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in food product development, R&D, or process engineering, preferably in the FMCG or food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies (e.g., extrusion, drying, mixing).
- Experience with sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, BPOM).
- Proficient in data analysis, statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, SPSS), and laboratory equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills in English and Indonesian.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food products in Indonesia (e.g., labeling, additives, import/export).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a hands-on approach to experimentation and innovation.