Food Development Engineer
しょくひんかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Food Development Engineers
Summary
A technical role responsible for planning and developing food products, from prototyping and evaluation to manufacturing process design. Promotes commercialization considering market needs and regulations.
Description
Food development engineers design recipes, prototype, and evaluate new products considering market needs and regulations, and are responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring quality and safety. They select raw materials, consider formulation ratios, analyze product characteristics through sensory tests and physical property tests, and solve technical issues. They collaborate with manufacturing sites, production technology departments, and quality assurance departments to perform scale-up and cost management for mass production. They are proficient in regulations, labeling standards, and hygiene management standards, contributing to productivity improvement while maintaining product safety.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing due to health-conscious trends and expansion in high-value-added foods. AI-assisted development and advanced sensory evaluation technologies are required.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Cautious and meticulous / Curious and inquisitive / Good team player
Work Style
Domestic and international travel / Flexitime / Laboratory work / Office attendance required / Project team system
Career Path
Food Development Staff → Senior Food Development Engineer → Leader / Project Manager → Department Manager → R&D Director
Required Skills
Food Hygiene Management / Prototyping Technology / Raw Material Evaluation / Recipe Design / Regulatory Knowledge / Sensory Evaluation
Recommended Skills
CAD (Formulation Design Tool) / English Literature Reading / Project Management / Scale-up Technology / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in formulations or processes greatly affect quality |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is essential for coming up with new food ideas and recipes |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire specialized knowledge in food science, regulations, etc. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to solve issues arising in manufacturing processes or sensory evaluations |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly indoor work with low physical load |
Related Qualifications
- Confectionery Hygiene Supervisor
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Food Specialist
- Nutritionist
- Registered Dietitian
Aliases
- Food Developer
- Food Technologist
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