Senior Thermoform R&D Engineer – Hybrid Packaging

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,200 - 130,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Rigid Thermoform Packaging Engineer at their Glenview R&D Center. In this hybrid role, you will leverage your technical expertise in R&D packaging technology to develop and validate sustainable packaging solutions. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams on packaging initiatives. Candidates should have 6+ years of relevant experience and a degree in Engineering or a related field. A bonus is available based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of R&D packaging technology development and commercialization experience.
• Working knowledge of materials (polymers, barriers, additives, etc.) and thermoforming plastics.
• Demonstrated ability to support end-to-end development activities.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of rigid packaging technical initiatives.
• Contribute to technical assessments for packaging technologies and applications.
• Provide technical problem solving on rigid packaging projects.

Skills

R&D packaging technology development

Technical problem solving

Design of Experiments (DoE)

Communication skills

Project execution disciplines

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Materials, Chemical or Packaging Engineering

Job description

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Rigid Thermoform Packaging Engineer at their Glenview R&D Center. In this hybrid role, you will leverage your technical expertise in R&D packaging technology to develop and validate sustainable packaging solutions. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams on packaging initiatives. Candidates should have 6+ years of relevant experience and a degree in Engineering or a related field. A bonus is available based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.