Ingeniero Aplicaciones e Innovacion - Cárnicos

Lead Innovation in applications for the Meat category applying Ingredion strategy for growth. To deliver solutions in time, responding market´s needs; providing technical support of product recommendations, processing conditions, scale-ups, new launches validation, new applications, etc.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• · Responsible for the development of innovative solutions and applications for the Meat category (Emulsified, injected, preformed, alternatives, etc.) aligned with customer needs, market trends and Ingredion growth strategy. ·
• Effectively communicate ideas, concepts, solutions, and project results to internal and external customers in the meat category using technical presentations, prototype demonstrations, training and workshops. ·
• Actively participate in regional and global expert meetings to define strategies to meet customer needs using Ingredion's innovation portfolio. ·
• Maintain a focus on innovation by updating knowledge on food trends, customer needs and new technologies to provide technical advice and develop new solutions.
• Lead all activities related to safety and innocuity in the meat laboratory. (Equipment, maintenance, new equipment, methods/procedures, safety improvements, etc)

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Food or Biochemical Engineering, or related.
• · At least 3 years or experience
• Target market knowledge (Meat).
• • Experience in a research and development role across food applications.
  • Knowledge in NPD, recipe formulation, prototype development, process, equipment, ingredients, and additives.
• Application of ingredients such as: modified starches, flours, hydrocolloids, plant based proteins, natural and synthetic sweeteners, etc.
• • Knowledge in physical-chemical analysis and sensory evaluation.
  • Awareness of food trends, customer´s products and processes
• Advanced Business English - MUST HAVE

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