Principal Scientist, R&D - Packaging Dev

Principal Scientist, Packaging Development

Are you passionate about packaging innovation and excited to work on iconic brands? We’re looking for a Principal Scientist, Packaging Development to lead packaging development for the entertainment partnership within our Away From Home (AFH) business, driving innovation across the Kraft Heinz Away From Home portfolio.

This role helps shape packaging solutions that enable key customer partnerships, drive growth, and deliver practical business impact across the AFH portfolio.

• Serve as the packaging lead across multiple cross‑functional projects and product categories, with an emphasis on solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Manage multiple assignments and research projects simultaneously while prioritizing across business needs, short timelines, and lean development cycles.
• Lead packaging testing, qualification, and commercialization in partnership with cross‑functional teams across laboratory and production environments.
• Ensure packaging solutions are feasible and manufacturable, particularly for food service formats.
• Translate research findings and test results into clear business implications, including the why behind recommendations and the expected impact to the business.
• Apply scientific principles and prior learning to new products, formats, and technical challenges.
• Create and maintain specifications with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and motivate others on the AFH Packaging team.

• BS or MS in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in packaging development and commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, equipment and material interactions, and packaging laboratory test methods.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.
• Strong ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $ – $

Bonus:
This position is eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments.
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training.
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
• Financial – 401(k), Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.

Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  for assistance.