Product Development Engineer

Position

Product Development Engineer – ULTRA

• Own the full lifecycle of oral pouch product development, from bench formulation to commercial launch.
• Design and iterate on formulations, flavors, and active ingredient delivery systems.
• Evaluate excipients, maintain water activity, pH, and dissolution characteristics, and document all formulations.
• Source, screen, and qualify raw materials; review COAs, SDS, and technical data sheets.
• Lead technical transfer of bench formulations to co‑manufacturing partners, preparing briefs and handling troubleshooting.
• Participate in production trials and line qualifications, and manage change controls.
• Design and conduct sensory evaluations, analyze panelist data, and translate feedback into formulation hypotheses.
• Support product specifications, in‑process testing protocols, and finished goods release criteria.
• Maintain documentation consistent with 21 CFR Part 111 cGMP requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on formulation experience in oral pouch products.
• Experience leading product scale‑up and transfer to co‑manufacturers.
• Excellent technical documentation skills (batch records, reports, briefs).
• Proficiency operating laboratory equipment including granulators, analytical balances, pH meters, and water activity meters.
• Knowledge of HSA, 21 CFR Part 111, and dietary supplement labeling regulations (bonus).
• Experience with oral drug or supplement delivery systems (buccal, sublingual, lozenge, pouch) (bonus).
• Background in sensory science or structured panel testing (bonus).
• Experience with dissolution testing or in‑vitro release method development (bonus).
• Alignment with ULTRA values: move fast, be data‑driven, take ownership, build with intention, and compete to win.

Competitive base salary ($110K-$140K), equity, 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA access, and all Ultra pouches.

Ultra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

We comply with all applicable employment laws, including the NYC Fair Chance Act, and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.