Packaging Engineer I — Design, Trials & Deployment

Mondelez International; Salinas (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking a Packaging Engineer I in Salinas to lead packaging development activities across innovation and productivity projects. You will coordinate with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing, plan trials, and craft technical reports to support packaging decisions.

Strong emphasis on data interpretation, packaging specifications, and consumer-focused development. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential for delivering the requested packaging experience.

Qualifications

• Experience organizing and executing packaging RDQ projects.
• Ability to communicate status and risks clearly.
• Experience with packaging specifications and design processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct packaging development activities for innovation and productivity projects.
• Create technical reports and packaging specifications; interpret results to reach conclusions.
• Coordinate sampling, supplier management, pilot plant and factory trials in line with GMP/HACCP.

Skills

Packaging design

Project management

Data analysis

Technical writing

Job description

Mondelez International is seeking a Packaging Engineer I in Salinas to lead packaging development activities across innovation and productivity projects. You will coordinate with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing, plan trials, and craft technical reports to support packaging decisions.

Strong emphasis on data interpretation, packaging specifications, and consumer-focused development. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential for delivering the requested packaging experience.