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.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• 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

• Understanding 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

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Bachelor’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

• Willingness 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%

Work Environment & Schedule

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 bonus as…