Senior Engineer, R&D - Design & Innovation
Core
Senior packaging engineer supporting innovative and disruptive packaging design initiatives for the Kraft Heinz North America portfolio, translating brand strategies and consumer insights into viable, manufacturable solutions.
Role type
Senior IC packaging engineer (R&D & Design)
Builds
Novel packaging design solutions, platformable innovation solutions, and sustainable packaging formats
Domain
Consumer goods / Food & Beverage / Packaging Engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Packaging engineering, R&D development, project leadership, material knowledge (flexibles, rigids, fiber), converting processes, pilot line setup, scale-up, sustainability compliance, regulatory knowledge, DVF framework
Preferred skills
Industrial design experience, consumer experience team collaboration, external design partner management, performance-based specifications (PBS)
Technologies
Converting processes (cartoning, filling, web handling, labeling, molding), bottle closure and dispensing systems
Responsibilities
Support execution of design and innovation initiatives addressing technical hurdles; manage initiatives with different scopes and cross-enterprise platforms; partner with legal to build IP strategies; develop project plans, schedules, and budgets; interface with cross-functional teams and vendors; support prototyping and pilot line setup for commercialization; contribute to knowledge sharing and capability building
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC