Packaging Design & Innovation Engineer (R&D)

The Kraft Heinz Company

Glenview (IL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 112,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Glenview, IL, seeks a Design & Innovation Packaging Engineer to drive disruptive packaging design initiatives for the North America portfolio. You will translate brand strategies and JTBD insights into viable, manufacturable packaging solutions with external partners and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have packaging design experience, project leadership, and knowledge of sustainable packaging solutions.

Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD degree in Design, Engineering, Packaging Engineering preferred or related discipline.
Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience (with BS) or 3+ years of experience (with MS) or 2+ years of experience (with PhD).
Experience in R&D packaging development and commercialization with project leadership.
Knowledge of packaging design, materials, formats, and manufacturing constraints.

Responsibilities

Support execution of Design & Innovation initiatives, addressing technical and design hurdles, driving speed to market.
Manage initiatives with different scopes and cross-enterprise platforms.
Partner with Legal to build robust IP strategies.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and budgets.
Work with cross-functional teams and vendors to translate requirements into viable designs.