Product Developer (m/f/d)

Oberschönegg
Product development
Full-time
Active since: 28.07.2026

Product Developer (m/f/d)

Employer: Ehrmann SE • Department: Research/Development • Location: Oberschönegg • Employment Type: Full-time • Contract Type: Permanent

Our milk, yogurt, quark, and dessert mixes are among the top sellers in the refrigerated aisle—thanks to our employees! They know exactly how to turn good ingredients into successful products. Could this be the perfect job for you?

Your Responsibilities

Support our Research and Development department from concept development through raw material selection to bringing our products to production readiness.

  • You’ll support our Research and Development department from concept development through raw material selection to getting our products ready for production.
  • In this role, you’ll take the lead and assume responsibility for development projects in the areas of desserts, yogurt, quark, and milk alternatives, while ensuring compliance with food regulations.
  • You’ll play an active role in generating product innovations, working closely with Brand Management, Quality Assurance, Production, and Controlling.
  • In addition, you will oversee the continuous improvement of existing products and their production processes.
  • As a product developer, you’ll oversee the entire development process—from trials on pilot-scale equipment to full-scale trials and final implementation in production.
  • Naturally, you will also evaluate and document the results and be responsible for creating, maintaining, and testing our recipes.
  • Conducting and leading taste tests to determine the next steps is also part of your responsibilities.
  • You will support product developers at other national and international locations in accordance with your area of responsibility.

Here’s what we’re looking for

  • You’ll be ideally suited for these tasks if you have a degree in food technology/chemistry, nutritional sciences, or a comparable education.
  • In addition, you have professional experience in the development of white-line dairy products.
  • You are familiar with the fundamentals of food law and process engineering, and you also have a thorough understanding of the technology and composition of dairy products.
  • You also have strong English skills and proficiency in database use.
  • On a personal level, you stand out for your creativity, ability to work in a team, strong sense of initiative, and responsible work ethic.

Benefits

We offer: opportunities for growth, because here we shape the future together. In a secure and modern work environment, you’ll join a team where success and fun go hand in hand. We ensure your well-being—both now and in the future—with attractive benefits and a company pension plan.
  • Company Pension Plan
  • Health Management
  • Cafeteria
  • Ehrmann Accident Insurance
  • Transportation allowance
  • Company party
  • First Aid Courses
  • Nutrition Classes
  • Free Fitness Classes
  • Free Yogurt Products
  • Free coffee
  • Free fruit
  • Ehrmann Store
  • Parking
  • Vacation and Christmas bonuses
  • Insurance counseling

Contact

Just give us a call. We’d be happy to help you and provide you with straightforward, no-obligation advice. We look forward to your call.

+49 8333 301-1321

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Additional job locations
Oberschönegg
Entry date
immediately
Contract tye
Unlimited
Salary
No specification