Sr. Scientist, R&D - Process Technology

Job Description As a Sr. Scientist within the Process Technology group in R&D Central Processing you will serve as a technical processing expert responsible for exploring and developing new process technologies, building our internal processing capabilities, and hands-on execution of complex, high-impact processing projects from concept through commercialization.

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Responsibilities

• You will own the technical delivery of assigned initiatives, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate processing concepts into manufacturable, Right-First-Time solutions.​ Essential Functions & Responsibilities ​​Identify, evaluate, and prioritize emerging process technologies (equipment, automation, digital, etc) aligned to business needs. ​Develop scale up strategies from prototyping to pilot plant, and right the first time commercialization to drive optimal project execution. ​Execute end-to-end technical delivery across assigned complex processing projects, including technical briefing, concept development, technical design, learning plans, pilot runs, capital design, and commercialization handover to Operations/Supply Chain. ​Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation including
• Manufacturing Procedure Specifications, Transformation Flowsheets, and Process Design Scopes, ensuring processing parameters meet defined quality, shelf-life, consumer experience, and manufacturing performance requirements. ​Apply processing commercialization tools (CQV, FMEA, CPRA) to systematically identify and mitigate technical risks, drive design decisions, and ensure Right-First-Time launch readiness. ​Partner with Platform R&D, GDI R&D, Packaging R&D, Quality, Operations, and external suppliers to define processing requirements and success criteria, resolve technical trade-offs, and maintain project timelines and milestones. ​Lead and support pilot line trials and scale-up activities, translating learnings into robust commercial processing solutions. ​Contribute to STAR and Tech Review Board processes, preparing and presenting technical content that clearly communicates design rationale, risk status, and commercialization readiness. ​Maintain compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements throughout project execution. ​Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts that improve margin, sustainability, and reinvestment priorities. ​Serve as an informal technical mentor to junior processing engineers on the team, sharing applied expertise and supporting capability development.​ Key Outputs & Deliverables Deliver successful technical execution across concurrent complex processing projects within innovation and platform portfolios, meeting committed timelines, budgets, and technical performance targets.
• Achieve and sustain >95% Right-First-Time (RTF) launches across assigned projects, ensuring processing solutions meet manufacturability, quality, regulatory, and supply chain readiness criteria at first commercial production.
• Produce high-quality processing technical deliverables — including Manufacturing Procedure Specifications, Transformation Flowsheets, Process Design Scopes, FMEAs, and CQV documentation — that meet enterprise engineering standards.
• Generate clear, data-driven technical recommendations and risk assessments that enable informed go/no-go decisions at governance milestones.
• Contribute to team capability by sharing technical learnings, best practices, and processing expertise across the broader E2E projects organization.

Requirements

• Expected Experience & Required Skills ​​BS/MS/PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline. ​Minimum 4 years of experience in R&D or Engineering roles within consumer goods, food & beverage, pharma, or a similar industry. ​Demonstrated experience in emulsions / shear processing, fermentation, extrusion, thermal processing & validation, aeration, drying, or powder mixing preferred. ​Demonstrated hands-on experience executing end-to-end processing development projects, including pilot trials and scale-up to industrial production. ​Strong applied knowledge of processing commercialization tools including CQV, FMEA, CPRA, Process Design Scopes, and Transformation Flowsheets. ​Solid project management skills, with experience maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and risk logs on multi-stakeholder initiatives. ​Proficiency with project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent), advanced
• Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP). ​Strong technical communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex processing data into clear recommendations for cross-functional audiences. ​Experience with pilot line setup, scale-up, and industrial production launches, including multi-site experience preferred. ​Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.​ Work Environment & Schedule This position is considered a ​Normal office environment with limited travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces​ Additionally, this role requires ​at minimum 3 days in office and 2 days remote​ 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

Pay

• $89,800.00 - $112,200.00 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 candidate's 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 saving for the future, we offer 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.
• 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, 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 – 401k, Life, 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.

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