Senior Scientist Product Systems

Overview

Grow with Welch's! Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

Position Summary Welch’s is modernizing its R&D digital ecosystem through the implementation of a new ERP and an upgraded Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. As a Senior Scientist Product Systems on the R&D team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and validating PLM functionality, ensuring that product data, formulation workflows, and specification structures are accurate, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

During the implementation phase, you will serve as a technical lead representing R&D in enterprise design discussions, system configuration, and cross-functional testing. Once the new PLM system is successfully deployed and stable, your role will expand to include creation and stewardship of product, ingredient, formula, and analytical specifications within the PLM system. This role is ideal for a highly technical, detail-oriented scientist who excels in digital tools, structured data, formulation workflows, and cross-functional problem-solving.

This role will be based out of our Waltham, MA headquarters where you will be immersed in a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives and collaboration is key. Our company in-office schedule is designed to maximize collaboration and relationship building balanced with flexibility and well-being with 3 days in office and Thursdays/Friday being remote, flex days.

• Serve as a core R&D technical lead in the implementation of Welch’s new PLM and ERP systems.
• Translate R&D formulation workflows, product data needs, and technical requirements into system logic and configuration.
• Lead R&D’s execution of system testing, including writing test scripts, validating data structures, and troubleshooting issues.
• Partner with IT, Supply Chain, Quality, and external vendors to design and refine digital workflows that reflect R&D processes accurately and efficiently.
• Support customization and build activities to ensure PLM functionality meets R&D’s operational needs.
• Identify and drive improvements in data governance, workflow efficiency, and system usability across the R&D organization.
• Develop training materials, processes, and user guidance to support system adoption within R&D.
• After ERP/PLM stabilization, become a primary author and steward of product, formula, ingredient, and analytical method specifications in the new PLM system.
• Create and maintain high-quality, audit-ready specifications with strong attention to metadata, version control, and technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to gather accurate inputs and finalize specifications.
• Continuously optimize templates, workflows, and data structures within PLM to improve long-term system performance and data integrity.

• A technically strong scientist with experience in formulation, analytical methods, product development, or structured product data.
• A systems thinker who enjoys understanding how digital workflows, product data, and technical processes fit together.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with a natural ability to create accurate technical documentation and manage structured data.
• Skilled at breaking down complex R&D processes and translating them into clear system requirements and digital workflows.
• A collaborative partner who communicates clearly and effectively across IT, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and R&D.
• Comfortable working in an environment undergoing major digital transformation—able to bring structure, clarity, and problem-solving when processes are evolving.
• A proactive troubleshooter who can identify root…