Sr Engineer, R&D - Packaging Dev

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Sr Packaging Engineer will have the opportunity to be a technical leader by providing direction and execution of projects. This role will be identifying , scoping, and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives . This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross‑functional environment.

The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This role requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work per timeline with minimal guidance.

• Based in the central business unit, lead and support complex packaging projects spanning innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESG
• Work with cross functional teams, acting as packaging lead to drive execution across multiple projects from different business units /product categories
• U nderstanding the business need, designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, strategizing next steps, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products
• Manage multiple assignments/ projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
• Complete packaging testing, qualification and commercialization while working closely with cross‑functional team members in laboratory and production environments
• Translate research findings into relevant business opportunities and communicate to cross‑functional teams
• Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products
• Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail
• Exhibiting a collaborative attitude and applying innovative solutions are a must

• B achelor's degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related scientific field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with minimum three ( 3 ) years of related experience or PhD plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as packaging materials, packaging equipment/materials interaction, and packaging laboratory test methods
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
• Proven track record of leading packaging innovation projects from concept through successful commercialization, with direct ownership of results
• Understanding of beginning to end commercialization for new product launches
• Build out and take accountability for Packaging R&D timeline actions, ensuring tasks are clearly planned and executed
• Provides ownership of actions and understands role and responsibilities within cross functional project teams
• W illingness to quickly learn and apply new packaging technologies
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and manage packaging specification systems (such as documentation, updates, and data accuracy) to support quality and compliance
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with ability to prioritize work
• Willingness to travel 30%

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open work spaces

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:
$89,800.00 - $

Bonus:
This position is eligible for a performance‑based…