Senior Packaging Engineer II–R&D Flexible Film

About the role

This is a Packaging Development R&D position in the NA Business Unit responsible for delivering against the Productivity, Sustainability, Waste and Quality agendas, physically located in East Hanover, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Sustainability and Productivity agenda by developing and implementing film structures and qualifying alternate flex converters.
• Develop and execute large flexible reform productivity and VPR (virgin plastic reduction) projects.
• Navigate through the I2M commercialization process, engaging and influencing key cross-functional Team members and bakeries, and conducting line trials in the bakeries.
• Find technical solutions when problems are identified during the qualification of packaging on our production lines, with timely and effective communication to key stakeholders like local BD, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality, as well as the cross functional team including Procurement, Marketing, PCDM, CS&L, Product and Process Development.
• Execute Productivity programs with high demand activities across the NA manufacturing network in Mexico, US and Canada, covering all products including Biscuits, Chocolate and Candy.
• Support programs from concept initiation through commercialization, help develop/lead timeline development, risk assessment and contingency plans to ensure execution on projects.
• Apply technical material knowledge to current projects; provide technical based solutions.
• Apply knowledge of equipment, operation, capacities, limitations, and potential mechanical shortfalls.
• Apply knowledge of test methodologies for packaging materials specification development. Identify gaps within internal testing capabilities. Be able to recommend additional critical parameters as well as be able to outline procedures and work with quality teams.
• Apply knowledge of product, process, and package interactions along with modes of failure to make material recommendations and narrow down variables during development process.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Procurement, Business Development, Production, Supply Chain and Quality).
• Design, plan and conduct analytical testing, line trials and package performance testing.
• Build and maintain relationships with key pack material vendors on the development of new concepts, materials, and quality improvements.
• Leverage and challenge suppliers and partners to develop new technologies and cost advantage packaging formats and materials to achieve business goals.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges that arise from package development, line trials and commercialization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years in a packaging development R&D role, preferred food experience.
• Experience working in a Research & Development function.
• Experience managing and conducting Packaging material plant trials.
• Planning and project management abilities.
• Experience in package development processes.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in development, trials and commercialization of packaging initiatives.
• Technical material skill set, ability to develop productivity ideas and commercialize.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.

Skills

• Technical skills, the ability to learn on the fly and execute independently.
• Strong technical understanding of flexible films.
• Strong understanding of technical flexible film specifications, understanding which attributes affect the performance of the film at our bakeries, as well as at the film suppliers.
• Mentor other Packaging Engineers in the Group on Flexible technology, suppliers and troubleshooting.

Benefits

The position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

Schedule

No Relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products—are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Company Information

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.