Sr. Packaging Engineer I – R&D Packaging
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Job Location:
East Hanover, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
As part of a cross-functional team you will lead the development of innovative and efficient packaging solutions for our US Cakes & Pastries (C&P) brands such as CA! Oreo belVita 7 Days. This role requires a passion for packaging strong technical expertise and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The individual must possess strong technical skills the ability to learn on the fly and execute independently by leveraging their expertise and experience. 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 with timely and effective communication to key stakeholders like Business Development Engineering Manufacturing and Quality as well as the US cross functional team including Marketing PCDM Product and Process Development.
How you will contribute
SCOPE OF THE POSITON:
Deliver against multiple C&P brands: You will be responsible for the development and execution of packaging projects across various stages from initial concept to final implementation.
Execute Packaging Development: You will plan and manage projects in alignment with R&D marketing and manufacturing requirements. This includes:
o Bench top experimentation: Conducting tests to evaluate material properties and performance.
o Pilot plant trials: Testing packaging designs in a scaled-down manufacturing environment.
o Plant trials: Validating packaging performance in a full-scale production setting.
Ensure Compliance: You will adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements to ensure product safety and quality.
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 advantaged and sustainable 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.
Leverage Technical Skills: You will utilize your knowledge of materials design principles and manufacturing processes to create technically sound and aesthetically pleasing packaging solutions from primary pack to pallet level.
Communicate Effectively: You will effectively communicate project status risks and results to stakeholders. You will also create technical reports analyze data and make recommendations based on your findings.
Contribute to Intellectual Property Development: You will play an active role in identifying and protecting intellectual property related to packaging innovations.
Troubleshoot issues that arise from package development line trials and commercialization with limited supervision.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Technical Expertise: A strong understanding of packaging materials processes and design principles.
Problem-Solving Abilities: The ability toidentifyand solve technical problems effectively independently and as part of a team.
Data Analysis Skills: The ability to interpret data draw conclusions and make informed recommendations.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills including technical writing to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaboration: A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to get results through working with a diverse team.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage complexity.
Executional excellence timemanagementand problem-solving competencies
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will work closely with teams in product development marketing quality procurement finance supply chain and suppliers.
- Project Management: You will be responsible for managing the execution of packaging development projects from start to finish.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: You will play a key role in driving packaging innovation and improving existing packaging processes.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
- Graphics: A deep understanding of the printing process and its impact on packaging performance.
- Product Packaging Interactions: A comprehensive knowledge of the relationship between products packaging and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal product quality and consumer experience.
- Communication and Collaboration: The ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels and work collaboratively within a diverse team.
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges and the ability to learn on the fly.
- Breakthrough Mindset: A willingness to challenge the status quo think creatively and drive innovative packaging solutions.
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
Job specific requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years experience is required in the food industry with a proven track record of executing successful plant trials for R&D.
- Experience managing projects within a cross functional team
- Experience in development trials and commercialization of packaging initiatives.
- Experience with flexible rigid paperboard and corrugated materials.
- Preferred experience in flexible film development and modified atmosphere packaging
- Knowledge of Cakes & Pastries product failure modes shelf-life modeling and frozen supply chain.
- Planning and project management abilities.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with creating technical specifications die lines artwork process and mockups.
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.
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $86900 to $119515; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and 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 availableBusiness 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 brandsincluding 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 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. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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Job Type
RegularPackaging Development & EngineeringScience & EngineeringRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. ... View more
