Kraft Heinz is seeking a Sr. Engineer in R&D Packaging Materials, focused on developing flexible film and paper packaging solutions for North America. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to innovate and validate sustainable packaging technologies that meet performance and cost requirements
Job Summary
The role focuses on identifying, developing, and validating material technologies that meet functional performance, manufacturability, cost, and sustainability requirements.
Candidates will partner with Innovation, Process, and Platform teams to translate technical requirements into commercially manufacturable solutions from concept through handover.
The position offers a hybrid work environment based at the Kraft Heinz R&D Innovation Center in Glenview, IL, with competitive benefits including healthcare and 401k.
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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Sr. Engineer in R&D Packaging Materials, focused on developing flexible film and paper packaging solutions for North America. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to innovate and validate sustainable packaging technologies that meet performance and cost requirements.
Salary
Base: $89,800.00 - $112,200.00; Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Flexible film and paper packaging development
Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistics
End-to-end R&D technology commercialization
Material knowledge: films, barriers, coatings
Pilot line setup and scale-up experience
Nice-to-have
Experience with filling equipment evaluation
Knowledge of EPR fees and regulatory risks
Cross-functional stakeholder partnership skills
External supplier and university coordination
Sustainable packaging format advancement
Key Requirements
BS/MS/PhD in Engineering or Materials Science
4+ years R&D technology development experience
Experience in consumer goods or food & beverage sectors