Senior Packaging Engineer: Innovation & Development Lead

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer in Chicago to drive the development and optimization of packaging for iconic brands such as KIND, RXBAR, Special K, Nutri-Grain, Kashi and Pure Organics. Based at the Wells Street office, you will own critical packaging projects from concept through implementation, balancing performance, cost and sustainability goals.

You will lead supplier transitions, manage line trials and packaging qualifications, partnering across functions to deliver innovative,

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development and optimization for consumer products.
• Experience leading supplier transitions and line trials.
• Ability to manage packaging qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and optimization of packaging across brands.
• Lead supplier transitions and manage line trials.
• Oversee packaging qualifications and value leadership initiatives.

Job description

Mars is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer in Chicago to drive the development and optimization of packaging for iconic brands such as KIND, RXBAR, Special K, Nutri-Grain, Kashi and Pure Organics. Based at the Wells Street office, you will own critical packaging projects from concept through implementation, balancing performance, cost and sustainability goals.

You will lead supplier transitions, manage line trials and packaging qualifications, partnering across functions to deliver innovative,