Sr. Scientist, R&D - Process Technology Glenview, IL, US + 2 more Relocation Allowed Posted 11 hours ago

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Glenview (IL); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Company holidays

Leave of absence

Training opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Descripción de la vacante

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Glenview, IL, invites a Sr. Scientist to join the Process Technology group within R&D Central Processing to drive new processing technologies from concept to commercialization.

You will develop scale-up strategies, run pilot lines, document procedures, and apply CQV, FMEA, and CPRA tools to mitigate risks and ensure Right-First-Time launches. Travel up to 25% and a 3-day-in-office/2-day-remote hybrid work model are expected.

Formación

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of R&D or engineering experience in consumer goods, food & beverage, pharma, or similar.
• Experience with emulsions/shear processing, fermentation, extrusion, thermal processing/validation, aeration, drying or powder mixing.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize emerging process technologies aligned to business needs.
• Develop scale up strategies from prototyping to pilot plant and right-first-time commercialization.
• Execute end-to-end technical delivery across complex processing projects with technical briefings, concept development, design, and commercialization handover to Ops/Supply Chain.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation (MPS, Transformation Flowsheets, Process Design Scopes) meeting quality and manufacturing requirements.
• Apply CQV, FMEA, CPRA to identify risks and drive design decisions for readiness.
• Partner with R&D, Packaging, Quality, Operations, and external suppliers to define processing requirements and milestones.
• Lead and support pilot line trials and scale-up activities, translating learnings into robust commercial solutions.
• Contribute to STAR and Tech Review Board processes with clear risk/status communication.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety requirements through project execution.
• Support cost optimization and value engineering to improve margin and sustainability.
• Mentor junior processing engineers to share expertise.

Conocimientos

Emulsions & shear processing

Fermentation

Extrusion

Thermal processing & validation

Aeration

Drying

Powder mixing

Project management

MS Project / Smartsheet / Jira

Advanced Excel

Technical communication

Willingness to travel

Educación

BS/MS/PhD in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field

Herramientas

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

SAP

Descripción del empleo

HybridRelocation Allowed## Sr. Scientist, R&D - Process TechnologyGlenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of AmericaApply NowJob ID: R-108187Date posted: 11/03/2026Team: R&DLocation: Glenview, IL, US, Glenview, IL, US, US## Job DescriptionAs a **Sr. Scientist within the Process Technology group in R&D Central Processing** you will serve as a technical processing expert responsible for exploring and developing new process technologies, building our internal processing capabilities, and hands-on execution of complex, high-impact processing projects from concept through commercialization. You will own the technical delivery of assigned initiatives, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate processing concepts into manufacturable, Right-First-Time solutions.**Essential Functions & Responsibilities*** Identify, evaluate, and prioritize emerging process technologies (equipment, automation, digital, etc) aligned to business needs.* Develop scale up strategies from prototyping to pilot plant, and right the first time commercialization to drive optimal project execution.* Execute end-to-end technical delivery across assigned complex processing projects, including technical briefing, concept development, technical design, learning plans, pilot runs, capital design, and commercialization handover to Operations/Supply Chain.* Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation including Manufacturing Procedure Specifications, Transformation Flowsheets, and Process Design Scopes, ensuring processing parameters meet defined quality, shelf-life, consumer experience, and manufacturing performance requirements.* Apply processing commercialization tools (CQV, FMEA, CPRA) to systematically identify and mitigate technical risks, drive design decisions, and ensure Right-First-Time launch readiness.* Partner with Platform R&D, GDI R&D, Packaging R&D, Quality, Operations, and external suppliers to define processing requirements and success criteria, resolve technical trade-offs, and maintain project timelines and milestones.* Lead and support pilot line trials and scale-up activities, translating learnings into robust commercial processing solutions.* Contribute to STAR and Tech Review Board processes, preparing and presenting technical content that clearly communicates design rationale, risk status, and commercialization readiness.* Maintain compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements throughout project execution.* Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts that improve margin, sustainability, and reinvestment priorities.* Serve as an informal technical mentor to junior processing engineers on the team, sharing applied expertise and supporting capability development.**Key Outputs & Deliverables*** Deliver successful technical execution across concurrent complex processing projects within innovation and platform portfolios, meeting committed timelines, budgets, and technical performance targets.* Achieve and sustain >95% Right-First-Time (RTF) launches across assigned projects, ensuring processing solutions meet manufacturability, quality, regulatory, and supply chain readiness criteria at first commercial production.* Produce high-quality processing technical deliverables — including Manufacturing Procedure Specifications, Transformation Flowsheets, Process Design Scopes, FMEAs, and CQV documentation — that meet enterprise engineering standards.* Generate clear, data-driven technical recommendations and risk assessments that enable informed go/no-go decisions at governance milestones.* Contribute to team capability by sharing technical learnings, best practices, and processing expertise across the broader E2E projects organization.**Expected Experience & Required Skills*** BS/MS/PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.* Minimum 4 years of experience in R&D or Engineering roles within consumer goods, food & beverage, pharma, or a similar industry.* Demonstrated experience in emulsions / shear processing, fermentation, extrusion, thermal processing & validation, aeration, drying, or powder mixing preferred.* Demonstrated hands-on experience executing end-to-end processing development projects, including pilot trials and scale-up to industrial production.* Strong applied knowledge of processing commercialization tools including CQV, FMEA, CPRA, Process Design Scopes, and Transformation Flowsheets.* Solid project management skills, with experience maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and risk logs on multi-stakeholder initiatives.* Proficiency with project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent), advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP).* Strong technical communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex processing data into clear recommendations for cross-functional audiences.* Experience with pilot line setup, scale-up, and industrial production launches, including multi-site experience preferred.* Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.**Work Environment & Schedule**This position is considered a*Normal office environment with limited travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces*Additionally, this role requires at minimum 3 days in office and 2 days remoteOur Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.**New Hire Base Salary Range:**$89,800.00 - $112,200.00**Bonus:** This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.*The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors***Benefits:** Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.**Wellbeing:** We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:* Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments* Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training* Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs* Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability**Location(s)**Glenview R&D Center**Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact** [e-mail] **for assistance.**