Packaging Development Engineer — Innovation & Trials (Hybrid)

Mondelēz International; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 in

Pension scheme with employer

Private healthcare and wellbeing

Global learning and development

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a Packaging Development & Engineering professional to join the team on a fixed-term basis for 18 months. You will lead packaging development activities, working with R&D, marketing, production, procurement and suppliers to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

Based in the UK, you may be located in Bournville, with flexibility for Poland, France or Germany. The role combines hands-on testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive packaging

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, Food Science, or related field.
• 2–3 years' experience ideally within fast moving consumer goods or consumer packaging goods environment.
• Strong interest in packaging design, innovation, and sustainability.
• Project management and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – CAD software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision and excellence in all aspects of design and specification.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive projects forward.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively partner with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate curiosity by staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to bring fresh thinking to the team.

Responsibilities

• Help define consumer and user packaging requirements.
• Support the development of new packaging in collaboration with R&D product, marketing, production, procurement and suppliers.
• Conduct packaging tests in laboratory, carry out trial on packaging line.
• Analyse packaging performance in term of quality, cost & environmental impact.
• Monitor packaging projects in line with timeline and budget.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Consumer focus

Technical curiosity

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Job description

Mondelēz International is seeking a Packaging Development & Engineering professional to join the team on a fixed-term basis for 18 months. You will lead packaging development activities, working with R&D, marketing, production, procurement and suppliers to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

Based in the UK, you may be located in Bournville, with flexibility for Poland, France or Germany. The role combines hands-on testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive packaging