Manager of Product Development

Job Posting: Manager of Product Development

Location: Idaho Falls, ID or Caldwell, ID

Department: Projects and Product Development

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Reports To: Director of Projects and Product Development

About the Company

As a unified global group, Foodera Technologies brings together decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and partnership in food-processing technology. We set new standards for reliability, efficiency, and long-term value. With a strong foundation of craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable progress, we bring together teams around the world who share a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Our people take pride in their work, support one another, and stand behind the equipment we build. As we continue to grow, we're looking for individuals who want to be part of a stable, forward-thinking organization where dedication, ingenuity, and teamwork drive everything we do.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Product Development to lead and coordinate product and process engineering operations across our Idaho Falls and Caldwell locations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in equipment design, confident leadership, and the judgment to balance long-term innovation with day-to-day support of current products. You take pride in the quality of the designs your team produces, enjoy mentoring and developing engineering talent, and are comfortable managing budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.

This role is ideal for someone who pairs strong technical judgment with hands-on leadership, communicates clearly across teams, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Balance improvement of future model planning and standardization with current support to make long-term gains in productivity and innovation

• Monitor and ensure the quality of drawings and designs produced

• Mentor, train, and develop team members' skills and capabilities

• Assist the Director of Projects and Product Development with budgets, costs, production schedules, and project planning

• Secure tools, equipment, and resources needed for team success

• Partner with HR and the Director of Engineering and Product Development on recruiting and hiring

• Stay current on manufacturing technologies and trends, and communicate updates to management

• Multitask across multiple concurrent projects in a timely and professional manner

• Maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers

Desired Education and Experience

• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred; equivalent experience gained in the potato processing industry will be considered

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in equipment design or engineering

• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD as needed

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with manufactured equipment and the potato processing industry

• Strong capability and confidence in designs created

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong managerial and leadership ability

• Positive and confident customer support skills

• Team-oriented, self-motivated work style

• Strong organizational skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Incentives

We are a growing company with a lot of opportunity and a great culture. You will work on challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to continue to shape our team as well as get the support, training, and experience that will help further your career and potential.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid holidays

• Tiered paid vacation

• 401k with a great company match

• Flexible benefits plan (HSA)

• Anniversary Rewards