Entry Level Quality Process Engineer Jobs in California

The Process Engineer will report to the Head of Commercialization and work closely in a cross-functional environment with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Operations teams. This roleis responsible foradvancing Beyond Meat?s innovative products from early feasibility through full production readiness, supporting manufacturing, and enabling successful, on-time product launches.The Process Engineer will focus on food process engineering, process development, and scale-up, ensuring manufacturing systems consistently deliver high-quality products that meet defined specifications. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing processes during feasibility and pilot phases, followed by scaling, commissioning, and supporting production-ready manufacturing operations.The ideal candidate is an engineer with 1 2 years of relevant experience, strong process development fundamentals, and a clear interest in translating bench-scale concepts into pilot and commercial production particularly within innovative food products.

Success in this role requires a collaborative, hands-on, and results-driven mindset.This position may require frequent and/or irregular travel. The successful candidate willdemonstratethe ability to apply scientific principles and data-driven methodologies to food process development, take initiative, remain organized, and deliver results aligned with projectobjectivesand timelines.TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESAssistin the ideation, design, setup, and execution of pilot-scale experiments.Support new product production runs and commercialization activities.Identify, evaluate, and test new equipment and technologies for pilot-scale product development.Optimizeand troubleshoot processes and equipment to achieve target product quality attributes.Communicate process engineering learnings, results, and manufacturingcapabilities clearlyacross cross-functional commercialization teams.CollaboratebetweenR&D and Operations teams on new and renovated product development programs to meet programobjectives, manufacturability, timelines, and cost targets.Organizeand conduct process engineering development,includingPFDs, energy and mass balance, process and equipment trials, process design, specification,andcommissioning.Verifyfood manufacturing processes and equipment for production capability, scale, and readiness.Identifykey product and process parameters and scale-up factors critical to commercial success.Assess existing and emerging food manufacturing equipment and technologies; propose innovative solutions for futurecommercialization.Advance product and process development from feasibility through new product introduction (NPI) and production launch.Ensuredesign-for-manufacturabilityand process viability at pilot scale while meeting projectobjectives.Integrate quality and food safety requirements, including critical control points, into equipment and processspecifications.Support equipment and toolingselectionby developing engineering specifications andassistingwith procurement, installation, and commissioning.Contribute to cost estimates, capital and expense budgets, and associated project plans for process engineering activities.Maintain and follow GMP and Lab safety protocols in compliance with EH&S guidelines.Supervisory Duties (if applicable)NoneEDUCATION,SKILLS &QUALIFICATIONSBS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Biosystems Engineering or Food Process Engineering required1-2years of relevant food process engineering experience working with R&D, Commercialization, and Operations in NPI process development, production scale-up, and commercial launches requiredPrior experience in the food industry requiredExperience withGMP and SQFsystems preferredComputer literacy in Microsoft 365 (Office, Teams, Outlook, etc.) DOE software, AutoCAD, CFDProven engineering experience in agrowth-orientedbusiness environment,witha track recordofovercoming difficult challengestoachievebusiness and projectobjectives.Demonstrated success inprocess engineering development, scale-up, and commissioningincludinghigh-impactwork output, trials, and production launches.Strong problem-solving ability to simplify complex processes andimplement practical solutions.Excellentoral and written communication skills.WORK ENVIRONMENTWillingness to travel up to25%to manufacturing facilities and suppliers.Hands-on involvement with equipment and experimental work during process scale-up.Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and perform physical tasks including climbing, kneeling, bending, andlifting upto 50 lbs.Position is in El Segundo, California and in a mix of Pilot Plant, Laboratory, Plant Facilities, and OfficeEnvironments;requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, close quarters, noise, odors, and varying room temperatures and lighting.The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $100,000 and $115,000. 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, equity, and 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.

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