R&D Development Specialist

Job Description

Ready to make an impact?

We're looking for a Development Specialist to join our Global R&D, Technology Solutions team. A diverse squad that’s all about learning, growing, and developing—together. 🚀

In this role, you’ll lead tech projects from research to implementation, working closely with NPD, Engineering, and Operations teams. We need someone who’s not just skilled but also a strong communicator and driven to succeed. Your work will directly impact our value chain.

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead small to mid-sized technology and/or ingredient development projects or lead workstreams within a larger technology project.
  • Responsible for project/workstream planning, budget and resources.
  • Collaborate with engineering, packing and category colleagues to ensure on time in full project delivery
• R&D lead of standard process installation projects
  • Responsible for writing technology factbooks and Commissioning, Qualification, Verification preparation & completion
• Build and apply relevant technological knowledge and best practices to support execution of projects as well as troubleshooting of manufacturing challenges.
• Tasks can include: defining and leading pilot or plant trials, reporting & presenting findings within JDE stakeholders and project teams, providing technical consultancy or support in personal expertise areas

What do we offer: 💥

• An opportunity to take your ideas from concept to full-scale implementation 🚀
• Work with cutting-edge process & ingredient tech that’s transforming the coffee & tea world ☕🌍
• Boost your leadership skills and be part of strategic discussions 📈
• Direct connections with top-level stakeholders across the business 💼
• Lead & collaborate in a global, multidisciplinary team 🌎
• Build your network inside & outside JDE Peet's through meaningful collaborations 🤝

Qualifications

Looking for an R&D Development Specialist with a passion for excellence! 🌟

We need someone who takes ownership, embraces responsibility, and isn’t afraid to lead the way. Ideally, you’ve got 2-5 years of experience and a solid sense of your own value. Experience in process engineering, operations, or project management in food or FMCG industries? 🍔📦 Big plus!

We’re all about diverse teams 🌍 and want someone who values that too. While we could give you a checklist of “must-haves,” we prefer to look at the bigger picture. We’ll definitely consider your experience with R&D technology development projects and stakeholder management, but we’re most excited about what you bring to the table overall. 💡

Here’s a quick look at our “nice-to-haves”: 👇

• Leading R&D Technology projects.
• Experience in executing laboratory, Pilot Plant or Industrial scale trials with a high level of autonomy.
• Working with design of experiences (DoE) and/or statistical tools
• Experienced use of MS Tools.
• Ability to travel internationally as required by project needs.
• Academic level of degree (Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering or similar).
• 2-5 years post studies relevant work experience.

More about US:

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth. We’ve worked hard to build an open, collaborative environment where you can approach anyone and be heard.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We also believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. No matter who you are, where you come from, how you live your life, or how you enjoy your coffee or tea, you can fulfil your ambitions and contribute to our success.

When you grow, we grow, and coffee & tea grows.

UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!

Company Description

Who are we?

• World's #1 coffee and tea company
• Local roots since 1753, headquartered in the Netherlands
• Operating in 100+ countries with 50+ brands (L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, and more!)

What’s it like to work here?

• Hybrid work model: a mix of office and remote time
• Office time to connect with colleagues and unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea together
• Remote time for focused work
• Career growth: We support skill-building and development
• Competitive salary + additional benefits (learning budget, career development, insurance, pension plans)
• 25 + 12 paid vacation days – because we care about work-life balance!

#unleashyourpossibility #acupofamazing #LI-Hybrid