Packaging Engineer II - NA R&D Packaging Development R&D

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
This is a Packaging Development R&D position in the NA Business Unit responsible for delivering against the Productivity, Waste and Quality agendas, physically located in East Hanover, NJ. The individual must possess experience in package development and plant trial execution in the commercialization process in a fast-paced environment.
How you will contribute
The individual must possess technical skills, the ability to learn on the fly and execute independently by leveraging their expertise and experience. A minimum of 2- 3 yrs. experience is required preferably in the food industry with a proven track record of executing successful plant trials for R&D. This candidate must demonstrate the ability to be a strong team player representing our technical organization. Must be able to 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 US cross functional team including Procurement, Marketing, PCDM, Product and Process Development.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:• Primary responsibilities will be to lead and maintain an agenda for NA projects in Productivity Commercialization, Pipeline Building & Scoping, Waste Reduction, Quality Improvement and Business Continuity Planning. A technical understanding of Packaging Specifications is required for harmonization activities and commercializing robust performance-based specs. This is accomplished through implementation of large network wide programs in paperboard cartons, corrugated cases, rigid plastic trays and flexible film.• 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. Lead and drive programs from concept initiation through commercialization. Develop timelines, risk assessment and contingency plans to ensure execution on projects with limited supervision.• Must possess a technical understanding of each of the packaging components, our packaging suppliers and the manufacturing network, in order to continually build and maintain the short-, medium- and long-term Productivity Pipeline. Influence others and champion productivity ideas through scoping to project approvals to commercialization.• Technical understanding of packaging specifications to improve the quality of the content, as well as identify harmonization opportunities. Understanding of critical spec attributes to implement performance-based specs. Assess a spec portfolio and find areas of opportunity to harmonize.• Follow the I2M process (commercialization) for assigned projects and keep communication with key stakeholders for implementation. This includes participating in project update meetings led by PCM or a key cross functional team members. Provide accurate status update with sufficient technical knowledge and in a timely manner to avoid potential delays on project ATOs. Input and participate in regular Productivity leadership and approval meetings.• Lead plant trials for packaging materials, working with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Procurement, Business Development, Production, Supply Chain and Quality). Properly plan, coordinate and report each trial, provide appropriate level of technical support and troubleshooting to execute trial objectives and ensure proper documentation of each activity.• Design, plan and conduct analytical testing, line trials and package performance testing.• Build and maintain relationships and constant communication 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.• Ability to generate, develop and execute packaging ideas by leveraging both existing equipment in the company and new equipment.• Troubleshoot issues that arise from package development, line trials and commercialization with limited supervision.
More about this role
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
Job specific requirements:• Minimum of 2- 3 years in a packaging development or in an R&D role• Experience working in a Research & Development function.• Experience managing and conducting plant trials (Product Development, Process Technology, New Product Commercialization, etc.).• Planning and project management abilities.• Experience in package development processes.• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.• Experience in development, trials and commercialization of packaging initiatives.• Desired: Technical material skill set, ability to develop a productivity ideas and commercialize.
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for domestic vendor/manufacturing visits
Work schedule:
Onsite role based in East Hanover, NJ.
The base salary range for this position is $73,900 to $101,650; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this 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. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
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, weproduce 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.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
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Job Type
Regular
Packaging Development & Engineering
Science & Engineering