Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
About The JobThough you may not know us by name, you've most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we've designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world's biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: revolutionize the future of foodservice.
The Director, Food Systems & Application Science will build and institutionalize a scientific framework that defines how food interacts with Marmon Foodservice Technologies (MFT) equipment including holding bins, toasters, and heated platforms - so product performance is measurable, repeatable, and faster to validate with customers.
This role transforms subjective food quality feedback (e.g., "too dry," "compressed," "soggy") into objective, quantifiable parameters that directly inform engineering design decisions, de-risk product development, and significantly accelerate QSR approval cycles.
What You'll DoDefine Measurable Food Performance CriteriaEstablish clear, science-based definitions of food quality performance across time, temperature, and equipment conditions.
- Define moisture loss thresholds by product type and application
- Establish acceptable compression and deformation tolerance ranges
- Quantify texture degradation curves over hold time
- Map time-temperature interactions and their impact on food quality
- Standardize validation and test protocols for holding, heating, and toasting applications
Integrate with Engineering & Product DevelopmentServe as the technical bridge between food science and equipment engineering.
- Translate food performance limits into actionable engineering design constraints
- Partner with engineering teams to support design of experiments (DOE)
- Collaborate on heat distribution, airflow, and humidity control modeling
- Provide validation data and food performance evidence to support new product launches
Build & Scale Validation Lab CapabilityDevelop internal technical capability to objectively measure food-system performance.
- Establish and oversee laboratory methods including:
- Texture Profile Analysis (TPA)
- Water activity (aw) measurement
- Moisture content and loss analysis
- Internal temperature and thermal mapping
- Accelerated hold-time and shelf-life studies
- Define best practices for repeatability, data integrity, and scalability across programs
Support Commercial & Customer EngagementProvide scientific credibility and technical leadership in customer-facing and field applications.
- Act as a technical authority during QSR testing and validation
- Define pre-approval food performance test plans with customers
- Reduce customer approval cycle times through structured, data-backed validation
- Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting for field performance issues
Strong Foundation in:- Heat and mass transfer
- Rheology and texture analysis
- Water activity and moisture modeling
- Food microbiology fundamentals (applied understanding)
Skills/Experience We're Looking For- 8-15 years of experience in applied food systems, product applications, or food-focused R&D
- Experience working with commercial food equipment, QSR R&D teams, or foodservice technology environments
- Demonstrated ability to translate sensory or qualitative outcomes into quantitative, repeatable metrics
- Proven experience designing and executing structured experiments, including DOE
- Track record of influencing cross-functional teams (engineering, product, commercial) through data-driven insight
Required Qualifications- MS or PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, Thermal Processing, or a related discipline
BenefitsWe 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. Here are some of the highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans
- Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon's health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family
- Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
- Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning
- Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- 401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own
- Financial and retirement advising
Pay Range:
132,000.00 - 198,000.00
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!
