Principal engineer process

All Posting Locations: Glenview, IL, US

Job Functions: Research & Development

Date Published: September 16, 2025

Ref#: R-96507

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Key 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

Experience & 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%

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’ strategy and values.

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.

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.

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, 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. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

R&D AT KRAFT HEINZ

THE
CREATORS

Our Research and Development team creates high-quality products that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Innovation is what gets us up in the morning!

Whether you want to develop your technical skills or grow as a people manager, there’s a place for you here to advance your career.