Director, Food Systems & Application Science

Fontaine Modification Company

Carol Stream, IL, United States
132,000.00 - 198,000.00; not specified; not specif...
Define measurable food performance criteria
Quantify texture degradation curves
Integrate food science with engineering
The Director, Food Systems & Application Science will build and institutionalize a scientific framework that defines how food interacts with Marmon Foodservice Technologies (MFT) equipment

Job Summary

  • The Director, Food Systems & Application Science will build and institutionalize a scientific framework that defines how food interacts with Marmon Foodservice Technologies (MFT) equipment.
  • This role transforms subjective food quality feedback into objective, quantifiable parameters that directly inform engineering design decisions and de-risk product development.
  • We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment.

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The Director, Food Systems & Application Science will build and institutionalize a scientific framework that defines how food interacts with Marmon Foodservice Technologies (MFT) equipment.

Salary

132,000.00 - 198,000.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Define measurable food performance criteria
  • Quantify texture degradation curves
  • Integrate food science with engineering
  • Develop validation lab capability
  • Texture Profile Analysis (TPA)
  • Water activity (aw) measurement
  • Moisture content and loss analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Scientific credibility in customer-facing roles
  • Data-driven insight influencing cross-functional teams
  • Positive impact on the world
  • Diverse learning and working opportunities

Key Requirements

  • 8–15 years of experience in applied food systems
  • MS or PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, Thermal Processing, or related
  • Experience with commercial food equipment
  • Proven experience designing and executing structured experiments

Work Rights

Not specified

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