About Hoogwegt

Hoogwegt is a global leader in the trade, processing, and valorization of dairy ingredients. Its core business has always been dairy, supported by deep expertise in commercial execution, application development, and worldwide customer relationships. At the same time, the rapidly growing market for alternative proteins creates new opportunities where Hoogwegt contributes its commercial strength and application knowledge.

Meelunie, a company within the Hoogwegt Group, is dedicated to plant‑based proteins. Meelunie exclusively markets two unique fava proteins, starch and fiber produced in Denmark in a partly owned newly build production facility (MeelUnie GPI).

In this role, you serve as the technical bridge, ensuring customer requirements, application performance, and manufacturing capabilities work together smoothly.

Your responsibilities

Application & Product development

• Develop and optimize food applications using fava protein across key product categories (meat alternatives, bakery, dairy alternatives, etc.).
• Plan and execute lab and pilot trials to validate product functionality and performance.
• Monitor and analyze application results, identifying opportunities for functional or process improvements.

Reporting

• Record, analyze, and structure test results in clear, accurate data reports.
• Translate technical findings into concise, understandable information for Meelunie’s commercial department, enabling commerce to confidently communicate product performance and value to customers.
• Maintain consistent documentation of experimental methods, formulation changes, and results to support internal decision‑making.

Customer & Commercial Support

• Translate customer requirements into practical, scalable application solutions.
• Provide technical support (i.e. share application insights, test data) to Meelunie’s commercial teams and support customer projects with demonstrations, sample evaluations, and technical presentations.

Innovation & Collaboration

• Coordinate joint development projects focused on new grades, functional improvements, or process optimization.
• Work closely with Meelunie’s technical and commercial teams to ensure alignment between lab outcomes and commercial needs.
• Develop, test, and optimize food applications using fava protein across multiple product categories (meat alternatives, bakery, dairy alternatives etc.).

Your profile

• Proficiency in English, spoken and written, is essential. Dutch and other languages are preferred.

• BSc+ /hands on MSc in Food Science, Food Technology, or similar.

• Several years of experience in the food industry in a technically oriented role.
• Hands‑on, results‑oriented, and strong problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and to organize and prioritize own work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate internally and externally.
• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within the team.
• Creative, decisive, practical, and resilient under pressure.

Our offer

At Hoogwegt, we believe your career should be as dynamic as the market we operate in. That's why we offer:

• An informal and open company culture where you can be yourself;
• The freedom to shape your work in your own way;
• Numerous opportunities for personal growth and development;
• Tailored training and education specific to your role;
• A warm welcome from experienced and enthusiastic colleagues who will help you navigate our organization;
• Excellent employment benefits, including attractive arrangements for variable compensation, pension, leave, and collective insurance;
• A challenging sports program with boot camp, running, or yoga under professional guidance;
• An ideal location in a modern office opposite Arnhem Central Station, easily accessible by public transport.

Ready to take your next career step with a market leader? We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter!