Packaging Innovation Engineer — End-to-End (Contract)

Mondelēz International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International in the United Kingdom is seeking a Packaging Development & Engineering professional to drive end-to-end packaging for our biscuits and chocolate portfolio. You will translate consumer needs into packaging requirements and manage trials from concept to shelf.

You will collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, procurement and suppliers, conduct lab tests, analyse performance and ensure projects meet timeline and budget while maintaining high quality and sustainability standards.

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; proactive and solution-oriented.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Define consumer and user packaging requirements.
• Support development of new packaging in collaboration with R&D product, marketing, production, procurement and suppliers.
• Conduct packaging tests in laboratory and on packaging line trials.
• Analyze packaging performance for quality, cost and environmental impact.
• Monitor packaging projects in line with timeline and budget.

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Consumer focus

Collaboration

Technical curiosity

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mondelēz International in the United Kingdom is seeking a Packaging Development & Engineering professional to drive end-to-end packaging for our biscuits and chocolate portfolio. You will translate consumer needs into packaging requirements and manage trials from concept to shelf.

You will collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, procurement and suppliers, conduct lab tests, analyse performance and ensure projects meet timeline and budget while maintaining high quality and sustainability standards.