Sr. Packaging Engineer – R&D Packaging

Overview

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. As part of a cross-functional team, you will lead the development of innovative and efficient packaging solutions for our US Cakes & Pastries brands, such as CA!, Oreo, Bel Vita, 7 Days. This role requires a passion for packaging, strong technical expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Deliver against multiple C&P brands: responsible for the development and execution of packaging projects across various stages, from initial concept to final implementation.
• Execute Packaging Development: plan and manage projects in alignment with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing requirements.
• Bench top experimentation: conduct tests to evaluate material properties and performance.
• Pilot plant trials: test packaging designs in a scaled-down manufacturing environment.
• Plant trials: validate packaging performance in a full-scale production setting.
• Ensure Compliance: adhere to GMP and HACCP requirements to ensure product safety and quality.
• Lead plant trials for packaging materials with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Procurement, Business Development, Production, Supply Chain and Quality). Plan, coordinate, and report each trial, provide technical support and troubleshooting to meet objectives and document activities.
• Design, plan and conduct analytical testing, line trials and package performance testing.
• Build and maintain relationships with key pack material vendors for new concepts, materials, and quality improvements.
• Leverage and challenge suppliers to develop new technologies and cost-advantaged and sustainable packaging formats and materials to achieve business goals.
• Generate, develop and execute packaging ideas leveraging existing equipment and new equipment.
• Leverage technical skills: use knowledge of materials, design principles, and manufacturing processes to create technically sound and aesthetically pleasing packaging solutions from primary pack to pallet level.
• Communicate effectively: communicate project status, risks, and results to stakeholders. Create technical reports, analyze data, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Contribute to intellectual property development: identify and protect IP related to packaging innovations.
• Troubleshoot issues arising from package development, line trials and commercialization with limited supervision.

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. The following experience and knowledge:
• Technical Expertise: strong understanding of packaging materials, processes, and design principles.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: identify and solve technical problems effectively, independently, and as part of a team.
• Data Analysis
  
  Skills:
  
  interpret data, draw conclusions, and make informed recommendations.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical writing, to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration:
  
  collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to get results through working with a diverse team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage complexity.
• Executional excellence, time management and problem-solving competencies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  work with product development, marketing, quality, procurement, finance, supply chain, and suppliers.
• Project Management: manage the execution of packaging development projects from start to finish.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: drive packaging innovation and improve existing packaging processes.

• Graphics: understanding of the printing process and its impact on packaging performance.
• Product Packaging Interactions: knowledge of the relationship between products, packaging, and manufacturing processes to ensure quality and consumer experience.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels and work collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn on the fly.
• Breakthrough Mindset: willingness to challenge the status quo and drive innovative packaging solutions.

Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.

Minimum of 5 years in a packaging development or R&D role.

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for domestic vendor/manufacturing visits.

Onsite role based in East Hanover, NJ.

The base salary range for this position is $86,900 to $119,515; the exact salary depends on experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program with potential for over achievement based on performance and company results. Mondelez…