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Head of Research and Development - Food Manufacturing
Job in
Lewisville, Denton County, Texas, 75029, USA
Listed on 2026-01-04
Listing for:
Warabeya North America Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title :
Japanese / English Bilingual Head of R&D
Location :
Lewisville, TX
Job Type :
Full-time / Exempt
Business Hours : M-F 9 : 00a - 5 : 30p CST
Salary Range : $90k-$140k
Job DescriptionThe Head of R&D is responsible for leading product development initiatives, serving as the primary point of communication with our customers to understand their needs, product concepts, and market direction.
Responsibilities- Act as the main liaison with our customers to understand their needs, product concepts, and quality expectations.
- Lead the development of new products and improvements to existing items, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and market trends.
- Translate customer feedback and business goals into clear development plans and sample prototypes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, procurement, and sales, to execute product development projects.
- Evaluate product feasibility, cost structures, ingredient options, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Present product concepts, samples, and R&D updates to internal leadership and external partners.
- Stay informed about food trends, consumer preferences, and competitive products to guide innovation.
- Strong passion for food and a good understanding of what makes products appealing, high quality, and commercially successful.
- Fluency in English and Japanese language skills (spoken and written).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong internal and external relationships.
- Open to business trips up to 25%
- Sales experience, especially in the food industry.
- Experience at a food trading company.
- Experience in food manufacturing, R&D, or product development environments.
- Knowledge of ingredient sourcing, food production processes, or cost structures.
- Company-paid Medical / Dental / Vision (employee premium only) after 30 days of service.
- After 12 months of service : 10% company match for 401(k), vested immediately.
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