Product Developer

Location: Onsite | Louisville, CO

Duration: 6 Months (Potential for Extension or Conversion to Full-Time)

Pay Rate: $36.89/hr.

Role Overview

This Product Developer role supports innovation, renovation, and value improvement initiatives within a leading food and beverage organization. The position focuses on developing products and processes from concept through commercialization, working across R&D, manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and external partners to bring new products to market.

This is a highly hands-on role involving formulation development, bench work, pilot plant testing, industrial trials, product launches, and cross-functional project leadership.

What You Will Do

• Develop innovative and renovated product formulations aligned with consumer insights, brand objectives, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and project goals
• Manage medium to high complexity product development projects through all stage gate requirements
• Serve as the R&D representative on cross-functional project teams and ensure project progression using R&D project management tools
• Partner with ingredient suppliers, co-manufacturers, and vendors to provide technical guidance and support development programs
• Design, execute, and analyze laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing trials
• Organize and lead tasting sessions with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate products and drive recommendations
• Support consumer testing by coordinating sample production and ensuring product quality standards are met
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to commercialize new products successfully
• Prepare specifications and technical documentation required for product launches and commercialization
• Identify opportunities for innovation, renovation, and productivity improvements that support business growth
• Serve as a subject matter expert within Coffee Creamers R&D and share best practices across the broader organization
• Network with global R&D teams to exchange technical knowledge and development best practices

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related scientific field
• 5–10 years of product development experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 3–5 years with a Master's degree
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Experience mentoring and supporting team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency with standard computer and business software applications

What Will Separate You

• Experience developing food and beverage products from concept through commercialization
• Hands-on experience with pilot plant operations and manufacturing scale-up
• Strong understanding of food science principles and formulation development
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Experience working with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and external partners
• Knowledge of stage gate product development processes

What Good Looks Like

• Projects advance successfully through stage gate milestones
• New products are commercialized efficiently and meet quality standards
• Technical challenges are identified and resolved proactively
• Cross-functional teams remain aligned throughout development activities
• Product launches occur on schedule with complete documentation and specifications
• Innovation and productivity opportunities are consistently identified and executed

Location

Louisville, CO

Onsite

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) eligibility after 1 year of service

State-Mandated Sick Leave (Colorado)

Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked

Up to 48 hours per year

Available for personal illness, preventive care, or family needs

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work on innovative food and beverage products from concept to launch
• Hands-on involvement in product development, testing, and commercialization
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and external partners
• Ability to make a direct impact on product innovation and business growth
• Work alongside a global R&D network and industry-leading professionals