Kraft Heinz is seeking a Principal Engineer for Thermoform Plastic Packaging to contribute to the development and validation of sustainable packaging solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in R&D for rigid plastic packaging and will work in a hybrid environment at the Glenview, IL Innovation Center
Job Summary
This role focuses on developing functional, cost-competitive rigid packaging solutions that meet strict sustainability requirements for the North American portfolio.
The successful candidate will apply Design of Experiments and statistical analysis to resolve technical hurdles during the research and validation phases.
Employees benefit from a hybrid work model allowing up to two days of remote work per week at the Kraft Heinz R&D Innovation Center in Glenview, IL.
Matching Summary
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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Principal Engineer for Thermoform Plastic Packaging to contribute to the development and validation of sustainable packaging solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in R&D for rigid plastic packaging and will work in a hybrid environment at the Glenview, IL Innovation Center.
Salary
Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus; Benefits: Healthcare, 401k, Paid Time Off, and wellbeing programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Rigid plastic thermoform packaging experience
Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistics
End-to-end product development lifecycle
Material science knowledge for polymers
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice-to-have
Experience with converter or resin suppliers
Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility fees
Consumer goods or food & beverage background
Startup or open innovation network exposure
Strong technical communication abilities
Key Requirements
BS/MS/PhD in Engineering or related discipline
6+ years of R&D packaging technology development
Experience with thermoforming plastics and converting processes
Project leadership experience in consumer goods or pharma