Powder Blend Developer

Ready to bring beverage concepts to life at scale? Join our onsite team in Phoenix, Arizona at a dynamic co-manufacturing facility where innovation meets production. As a Senior R&D Developer

• Powder Blending / Team Lead, you'll lead the development of cutting-edge beverage formulations — from nutraceutical and hydration blends to energy powders — transforming ideas into commercially viable, high-performing products.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where lab work connects directly to full-scale manufacturing, this role is for you.

Your Responsibilities:

Product & Process Development Develop new beverage recipes and powder blending processes for innovation (ItM) and customer-driven (BtO/B2C) projects. Partner with Product Managers and Technical Project Managers as co-project owner to bring concepts to commercialization. Convert liquid formulations into stable powder systems using appropriate technologies. Implement newly developed or optimized production processes into manufacturing. Develop new raw materials and optimize existing recipes for quality, functionality, and cost. Create application recommendations for new ingredients. Testing, Quality & Optimization Lead and execute shelf-life and stability testing in collaboration with Quality and Product Science. Define evaluation criteria for customer and benchmark products. Ensure accurate and timely lab blends and product samples. Taste and evaluate developed products. Execute corrective actions assigned by Quality. Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, food safety, occupational safety, and environmental standards. Systems, Documentation & Budget Ownership Manage projects within approved budgets and proactively address variances with leadership. Maintain and create recipes and substance data in SAP. Document processes accurately within internal IT systems. Support recipe portfolio optimization for cost, quality, and resource efficiency. Promote continuous process standardization and operational improvements. Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration Collaborate closely with Sales, Technical Account Managers, and Project Managers to clarify briefs and refine formulations. Coordinate and lead customer visits and workshops for key projects. Support discussions around filling technology, packaging systems, and customer-specific requirements. Ensure strong communication across R&D, Quality, Sourcing, and Operations. Technical Expertise Required Knowledge of blending equipment across lab, pilot, and production scale. Understanding of moisture control and O₂-stable packaging systems. Experience with nutraceutical, hydration, and energy blend base ingredients. Knowledge of flavor powder systems and liquid-to-solid conversion techniques.

Your Profile:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in food & beverage development (5-8 years required for Team Lead title consideration) ands-on experience with SAP. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently in an onsite manufacturing environment. Willingness to travel <20% domestically/internationally. Travel to production sites 1-2 times per month as needed Regular travel between 50-70% to customer sites and R&D facilities to support projects and provide hands-on expertise We offer: Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family Paid Parental Leave
• Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings Paid Time Off
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays Employee Engagement
• Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company Döhler

Academy:

You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs Supportive Culture

• Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues Meaningful Impact
• Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition Empowerment
• Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference #LI-SG1

Nearest Major Market:

Phoenix