Senior Engineer, Packaging Innovation

Job overview

The Senior Engineer, Packaging Innovation leads packaging projects for Kellanova's Accelerator division in Chicago, IL. This onsite role offers a salary range of $121,139 - $158,995 per year and supports the company's growth in the snacking category. This role exists to develop fit-for-purpose packaging platforms and lead scale-up initiatives. The engineer applies scientific principles to improve packaging designs, manages external partners, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and business growth.

What you'll do

• Lead development of packaging platforms
• develop packaging specifications
• lead scale-up activities
• coordinate production trials
• manage packaging suppliers
• oversee prototyping
• collaborate with internal and global teams
• drive strategic packaging initiatives
• support onboarding of engineering talent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

chicago il

kellanova

packaging engineering

innovation

snacking

commercialization

leadership

no on-call

$121k-$159k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) plan with company contributions.

Why this role

Requires a B.S. in Packaging Science or related technical discipline and relevant industry experience.

About the employer

Kellanova is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.