Director, Product & Process Engineering

Director, Product & Process Engineering

The Director, Product & Process Engineering at Unreal is a critical product leadership position responsible for supporting product innovation and optimization, and long-term technical resilience across our growing product portfolio. As a key partner to the Founder and Product R&D team, this role owns the technical execution of key product commercialization initiatives that uphold Unreal's standards of quality and productivity.

In this role you will leverage your expertise in product and process engineering to support project efforts from the Founder's successful pilot trials through scale-up and launch, as well as to lead continuous product and process improvements within the existing Unreal portfolio. This includes analyzing and optimizing production processes, designing and implementing capital projects, and delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions that support growth and product experience excellence.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience in food product process development and engineering, deep technical expertise in key production methods, and hands-on experience scaling better-for-you products. Critical skills include problem-solving for quality, scale, and cost reduction; cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and supplier partners; and translating R&D and Operational insights into commercial success.

This role is designed for a driven, execution-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of R&D, process engineering, and operations, and who is motivated to advance Unreal's mission through innovation and manufacturing excellence.

The Director, Product & Process Engineering will be a vital member of the Unreal Product R&D team and report to the Senior Director, Product, while interfacing with the Founder and external partners regularly. This is a remote-first position that requires up to 50% travel.

The base compensation range for this position is between $180K - $200K annually. This position is also eligible for a 20% bonus. The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including role-related experience and relevant education and certifications. Bonus payout is pro-rated to start date. Employees must be employed by September 30 of the calendar year to be eligible for bonus for that calendar year.

At Unreal, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive array of benefits and perks that resonate deeply with our Core Values. We believe in nurturing our team members, ensuring they feel supported and valued, and enabling them to bring their best selves to work. Below, you'll find an overview of what each Unreal employee enjoys.

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Unlimited PTO & all federal holidays off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - employee premiums are 100% covered, dependent premiums covered at 60%
• Health Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) with company match (eligible to participate after 6 months from hire)
• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver, Medical, & Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Stipend
• Wellness Stipend
• Monthly Home Office Stipend
• Coworking Stipend for remote employees
• Donation Matching Program
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Unlimited chocolate
• Great teammates and team culture - including department & team events
• Exposure to exciting opportunities at a rapidly growing brand!

At Unreal, our values guide everything we do :

Do The Right Thing

By our consumers, our retailers, our farmers, our partners, and our world. Integrity is everything.

Endlessly Pursue Better

Challenge the status quo, sweat the small stuff, and don't settle.

Always a Teacher, Always a Student

We share what we know while staying open to what we don't.

Radiate Good Vibes

This is a biggie. We approach everything we do with positivity and our energy is contagious.

Make Every Bite Matter

We are creating the best bites ever, without sacrificing taste, health, or the planet to do it.

Unreal Brands, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state, or local law.