Principal Engineer, R&D â Commercialization Excellence & Scale Up Process

Glenview, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 102100 - 127600

Posted on: 19-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Job Description

Were seeking a highly skilled and experienced process engineer to join our Research and Development (R&D) team as a Commercialization Excellence & Scale Up Principal Engineer to support Kraft Heinz Portfolio Evolution this critical role you will lead the scale up & commercialization of products and processes across the Kraft Heinz portfolio driving business growth through innovation and commercialization execution excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless transition of product renovations from development to commercialization collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the commercialization of products and processes ensuring successful scale-up and manufacturing

Participate in technical and design reviews to assess internal and external proposals to support delivery of the portfolio evolution strategic plan

Prepare equipment specifications design scopes to support detail engineering and procurement sourcing actions

Support process equipment optimization & equipment installation execution including factory acceptance tests commissioning & start-ups at internal and external manufacturing facilities to validate successful implementations.

Participate in or lead technical commercialization excellence reviews and champion executional excellence best practices and ways of working across the R&D function

Provide technical guidance to NA Zone R&D teams regarding process optimization quality issues or new designs.

Develop and maintain relationships with external partners to support delivery of the portfolio evolution strategic plan

Collaborate with R&D Manufacturing and Quality teams to drive business growth through innovation and excellence

Help develop organization standards and leverage industry best practices

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum BS in Food Engineering Chemical Engineering Food Science or related field; Masters is a plus

5 years experience of Engineering or technical experience preferred experience with food process engineering

Expert understanding of process and product interactions

Strong understanding of continuous improvement principles and tools

Proven communication and influencing skills with cross-functional teams & external partners

Excellent project management research data analysis and problem-solving skills

Strong personal motivation in fast-paced often ambiguous environment with a bias for action

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Our 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:

$102100.00 - $127600.00

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 candidates 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 savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll 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 401kLife 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 for assistance.

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWere seeking a highly skilled and experienced process engineer to join our Research and Development (R&D) team as a Commercialization Excellence & Scale Up Principal Engineer to support Kraft Heinz Portfolio Evolution this critical role you will lead the scale up & com...