The role of Sensory Evaluation Engineer plays a pivotal part in ensuring the quality and appeal of products. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, developing, and implementing sensory evaluation, consumer tests, and projects to guide and support product development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage Sensory Panels: Define, plan, and coordinate sensory evaluation/training sessions by providing clear instructions to panel leaders. Build and maintain efficient collaboration with internal customers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of sensory results. Analyze potential sensory evaluation issues, recommend, and support implementation of appropriate corrective actions to ensure high-quality sensory evaluation results and high-performing panels.
* Collaborate with Internal Customers: Establish products' requirements/sensory objectives and define and implement appropriate sensory tests/projects. Develop and implement sensory evaluation methodologies across affiliates to support product deployment considering timelines, available resources, and priorities.
Requirements:
* Background and Experience: Minimum bachelor's degree in sensory science or related field. 2-5 years of experience in sensory science or blending in combustible category. Experience in product quality assurance would be a strong advantage.
* Skills and Expertise: Expertise on various sensory evaluation techniques and preferably applied statistics. Knowledge of statistical software (Xlstat). Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
* Language Proficiency: Fluency in English.
Benefits:
* Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
* Professional Growth: Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business offering endless opportunities to progress.
* Purpose-Driven Work: Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.