Engineer I Packaging Development

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.

Working as part of a cross functional team you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete Packaging Design and Packaging Deployment for Innovation/Growth projects and productivity projects across multiple geographies with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience.

How you will contribute

With the support and guidance of a manager you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ marketing and manufacturing requirements effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct activities to generate appropriate packaging information using sampling and supplier management and pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP this role you will plan and conduct process development activities (e.g. packaging design and specifications packaging scale up commissioning etc.) and help with planning and the effective use of resources including the use of external agencies. You will also create technical reports which will require your skills in analysis and interpretation of results that will lead to conclusions and recommendations; create and maintain accurate packaging specifications; and create intellectual property to drive our competitive advantage.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager
• Prioritizing and managing activities
• Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently
• Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing including technical writing
• Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities
• Technical curiosity and a collaborative mindset

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

• Lead and support packaging development projects from initial concept through to successful industrial execution.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D Supply Chain Operations and Marketing to ensure packaging solutions meet technical quality and commercial objectives.

• Conduct testing and analysis of packaging materials and prototypes to ensure performance quality and compliance with industry standards.

• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings efficiency improvements and sustainable packaging solutions.

• Maintain thorough documentation of development processes specifications and project timelines.

Education / Certifications:

1-2 years of proven experience** in packaging development within the food industry *Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field. *Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal)** is a must for effective global collaboration. * Demonstrated knowledge of various packaging materials (cartons flexibles rigids) and their properties. * Strong understanding of packaging development processes from conceptualization to full-scale production implementation. * A proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Familiarity with packaging equipment and manufacturing processes is a plus

Travel requirements:

Availability to travel to the Puebla plant; transportation is available.

Work schedule:

Full time

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez México has been in the country since 1927 and currently employs 6000 wonderful people. Our diverse portfolio includes iconic and mouth-watering global brands such as Trident Oreo Philadelphia and local jewels like Clorets and Bubbaloo. We are leaders in the making of cream cheese powdered beverages and confectionsin fact we make seven out of every 10 chewing gums consumed by Mexicans. Our growth is supported by our cutting-edge manufacturing facilities such as our Puebla Plant and Nuevo León HUB which are the largest gums candies and biscuits factories in the world in terms of volume. You can buy are products in 900000 places in Mexico. We are also home to one of the 11 technology centers Mondelez International has worldwide a specialized gum and candy facility that places us at the forefront of innovation and development in the country and drives our purpose to lead the future of are pioneers in the country in work-life balance practices such as extended maternity leave open spaces remote work and flexible working hours.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation or preference gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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