SCN BestCo
Principal Product Development Engineer
SCN BestCo, Mooresville, North Carolina, United States, 28115
Principal Product Development Engineer
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Company Overview SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics products in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team drives the way consumers make healthier choices. Our passion for creating new-to-the-world products guides our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Seek new ingredients and technologies to develop unique product offerings in confectionary OTC and/or supplement markets.
Translate consumer needs into delightful, finished products using the most appropriate technologies, chemicals, and materials.
Prepare product samples, test, and analyze physical and sensory attributes (texture, moisture, pH, color) to develop a comprehensive data package.
Execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to assess critical attributes of ingredients, products, and processes; capture, analyze, and report data with sound technical recommendations.
Develop strategic partnerships with external industry leaders and internal stakeholders to generate new and innovative opportunities.
Engage with cross‑functional teams (quality, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing) to resolve issues in new product development or existing product improvement.
Ensure the development laboratory is operational—maintain equipment, order supplies, keep ingredients on hand, and coordinate laboratory projects with the team.
Participate in continuing education to expand technical knowledge; learn methods to improve formulation quality (flavor, color, texture, nutrition, convenience).
Engage with suppliers to stay current on market trends and ingredient solutions.
Support knowledge capture via effective data summaries, reports, and presentations.
Mentor peers and junior scientists on best practices and product knowledge.
Determine best practices and recommend a path forward; adapt processes, identify issues, create multiple solution paths, and ensure alignment across multiple teams.
People Leader Responsibilities
Actively supervise, hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop assigned employees.
Provide task direction and on‑job training (OJT) for new hires (onboarding).
Listen to team members' feedback and resolve/report any issues or conflicts.
Conduct performance reviews and manage individual performance.
Recommend personnel actions (pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, terminations).
Communicate personnel actions following Human Resources and Department Head approval.
Ensure safety and quality standards are enforced and met.
Required Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, food science, chemistry, or related scientific discipline.
10 years’ experience in product development engineering, science, or similar function.
Experience applying statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and related techniques to drive solutions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)
Proficient with Microsoft Office and database, project management and ERP software.
Thorough knowledge of confectionary manufacturing and ingredients.
Working knowledge of cGMP and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Strong business acumen; ability to leverage scientific trends to identify future business opportunities.
Strong leadership, technical excellence, innovation, analytical, organizational, detail orientation, and collaboration abilities.
Ability to determine best practices, consolidate product knowledge, and ensure it is applied across the organization through mentoring peers and junior scientists.
Demonstrated original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, develops innovative approaches and ideas, and presents ideas in a manner that captures others’ attention.
Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures.
Ability to prioritize tasks, utilize time efficiently, and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts (probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry) and apply basic math (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions) to practical situations.
Demonstrated practical problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret technical instructions in diagram or mathematical form.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in food science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field.
Experience in formulation or product development of OTC or dietary supplement or food products.
Experience developing and commercializing oral drug products under US monograph or NDA regulations.
Experience with regulatory bodies including FDA and NSF.
Proven formulation and product scale‑up experience in a cGMP environment.
Statistical software experience (Minitab, Statgraphics, etc.) with the ability to interpret data and drive action.
Job Details Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Manufacturing
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Company Overview SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics products in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team drives the way consumers make healthier choices. Our passion for creating new-to-the-world products guides our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Seek new ingredients and technologies to develop unique product offerings in confectionary OTC and/or supplement markets.
Translate consumer needs into delightful, finished products using the most appropriate technologies, chemicals, and materials.
Prepare product samples, test, and analyze physical and sensory attributes (texture, moisture, pH, color) to develop a comprehensive data package.
Execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to assess critical attributes of ingredients, products, and processes; capture, analyze, and report data with sound technical recommendations.
Develop strategic partnerships with external industry leaders and internal stakeholders to generate new and innovative opportunities.
Engage with cross‑functional teams (quality, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing) to resolve issues in new product development or existing product improvement.
Ensure the development laboratory is operational—maintain equipment, order supplies, keep ingredients on hand, and coordinate laboratory projects with the team.
Participate in continuing education to expand technical knowledge; learn methods to improve formulation quality (flavor, color, texture, nutrition, convenience).
Engage with suppliers to stay current on market trends and ingredient solutions.
Support knowledge capture via effective data summaries, reports, and presentations.
Mentor peers and junior scientists on best practices and product knowledge.
Determine best practices and recommend a path forward; adapt processes, identify issues, create multiple solution paths, and ensure alignment across multiple teams.
People Leader Responsibilities
Actively supervise, hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop assigned employees.
Provide task direction and on‑job training (OJT) for new hires (onboarding).
Listen to team members' feedback and resolve/report any issues or conflicts.
Conduct performance reviews and manage individual performance.
Recommend personnel actions (pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, terminations).
Communicate personnel actions following Human Resources and Department Head approval.
Ensure safety and quality standards are enforced and met.
Required Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, food science, chemistry, or related scientific discipline.
10 years’ experience in product development engineering, science, or similar function.
Experience applying statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and related techniques to drive solutions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)
Proficient with Microsoft Office and database, project management and ERP software.
Thorough knowledge of confectionary manufacturing and ingredients.
Working knowledge of cGMP and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Strong business acumen; ability to leverage scientific trends to identify future business opportunities.
Strong leadership, technical excellence, innovation, analytical, organizational, detail orientation, and collaboration abilities.
Ability to determine best practices, consolidate product knowledge, and ensure it is applied across the organization through mentoring peers and junior scientists.
Demonstrated original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, develops innovative approaches and ideas, and presents ideas in a manner that captures others’ attention.
Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures.
Ability to prioritize tasks, utilize time efficiently, and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts (probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry) and apply basic math (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions) to practical situations.
Demonstrated practical problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret technical instructions in diagram or mathematical form.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in food science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field.
Experience in formulation or product development of OTC or dietary supplement or food products.
Experience developing and commercializing oral drug products under US monograph or NDA regulations.
Experience with regulatory bodies including FDA and NSF.
Proven formulation and product scale‑up experience in a cGMP environment.
Statistical software experience (Minitab, Statgraphics, etc.) with the ability to interpret data and drive action.
Job Details Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Manufacturing
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