Senior Scientist, R&d - Product Development

Kraft Heinz

Heinz Innovation Center, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $89,800.00 - $112,200.00; bonus: eligible fo...
Not specified (assumed hybrid or onsite based on company culture)
Bs or ms in food science or chemical engineering
5+ years r&d experience in cpg foods
Expertise in doe, spc, and capability analysis
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Senior Scientist for its R&D Product Development team at the Heinz Innovation Center in Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes technical leadership, front-end innovation, and product/process performance, requiring a minimum of five years of relevant experience

Job Summary

  • This senior hands-on role sets the bar for technical excellence while shaping front-end innovation for U.S. businesses.
  • The incumbent will apply Price-Based Development to model feasible COGS and pressure test value equations against target shelf prices.
  • Employees receive a meaningful spectrum of benefits including healthcare, 401k, paid time off, and wellbeing programs tailored to diverse needs.

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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Senior Scientist for its R&D Product Development team at the Heinz Innovation Center in Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes technical leadership, front-end innovation, and product/process performance, requiring a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

Salary

Base: $89,800.00 - $112,200.00; Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus; Benefits: Healthcare, 401k, PTO, and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BS or MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering
  • 5+ years R&D experience in CPG foods
  • Expertise in DOE, SPC, and capability analysis
  • Experience authoring specifications and control plans
  • Hands-on scale-up from bench to factory
  • Knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, and allergen control

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification
  • Experience with sauces, condiments, and thermal processing
  • Familiarity with PLM systems and SAP ERP
  • Culinary collaboration and sensory science training
  • Exposure to IP strategy and patent filings

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years R&D/product/process development experience
  • BS or MS degree in Food Science or related field
  • Willingness to travel 30-40% as needed
  • Proven ability to lead plant trials and validate process capability

Work Rights

Not specified

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