Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.
The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
Job Description
At Beyond Meat, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The EMEA R&D team is a small but highly impactful group responsible for developing, optimizing, and commercializing products for customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Junior Product Developer is an early-career, hands-on technical role that supports the execution of product development and commercialization projects. Working closely with Senior Scientists and cross-functional partners, this role contributes to bringing new and improved products from the laboratory to commercial production.
Success in this role comes from enjoying practical laboratory work, food preparation, experimentation, and working directly with manufacturing teams. The Junior Product Developer will spend much of their time preparing formulations, producing prototypes, supporting factory trials, organizing sensory evaluations, maintaining laboratory operations, and ensuring accurate technical documentation.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to build strong product development and commercialization experience while learning from experienced food scientists and contributing to products enjoyed by consumers throughout the EMEA region. The Junior Product Developer reports to the Senior Scientist, R&D EMEA.
Commercialization & Manufacturing Support
Support pilot plant and production trials, including preparation, execution, and follow-up activities.
Sensory & Analytical Support
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Commercialization, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory, and external manufacturing partners.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Within the first 12–18 months, the Junior Product Developer will:
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials up to 25 lbs (11 kg), bend, kneel, and work with food preparation equipment.
**Annual salary commensurate with experience**
The starting annual base pay for this role is between EUR 40,000 and EUR 45,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, long-term incentives, as well as benefits.
Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
