Sr. Engineer, R&d Packaging Materials – Flexible Film And Paper

KraftHeinz

Glenview, IL, US
Base: $89,800.00 - $112,200.00; bonus: performance...
Hybrid
Flexible film and paper packaging development
Design of experiments (doe) and statistics application
End-to-end r&d technology commercialization
The role focuses on identifying, developing, and validating material technologies that meet functional performance, cost, and sustainability requirements for the North American portfolio

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on identifying, developing, and validating material technologies that meet functional performance, cost, and sustainability requirements for the North American portfolio.
  • Candidates must apply Design of Experiments (DoE), statistics, and structured problem-solving practices to support research, development, and validation work.
  • The position offers a hybrid work environment based at the Kraft Heinz R&D Innovation Center in Glenview, IL, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on identifying, developing, and validating material technologies that meet functional performance, cost, and sustainability requirements for the North American portfolio.

Salary

Base: $89,800.00 - $112,200.00; Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, 401k, Paid Time Off, and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Flexible film and paper packaging development
  • Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistics application
  • End-to-end R&D technology commercialization
  • Cross-functional stakeholder coordination
  • Sustainability and regulatory compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with pilot line setup and scale-up
  • External partnership and supplier management
  • Knowledge of converting processes like lamination
  • Evaluation on filling equipment experience
  • Open innovation network scouting

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Engineering or related discipline
  • 4+ years of R&D technology development experience
  • Experience in consumer goods or food & beverage sector
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Work Rights

Not specified

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