Kraft Heinz
Principal Engineer, R&D – Commercialization Excellence & Scale Up Process
Kraft Heinz, Glenview, Illinois, United States, 60025
Overview
We're 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 strategy. In 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. 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 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% Compensation & Benefits
New Hire Base Salary Range: $102,100.00 - $127,600.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. 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’s strategy and values. Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll 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. 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 – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location
Glenview R&D Center Equal Opportunity Statement
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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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We're 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 strategy. In 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. 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 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% Compensation & Benefits
New Hire Base Salary Range: $102,100.00 - $127,600.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. 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’s strategy and values. Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll 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. 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 – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location
Glenview R&D Center Equal Opportunity Statement
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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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