Title:  Packaging Engineer

Join our Research and Development team as a Packaging Engineer supporting our iconic Pop Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats and Eggo brands! Lead and collaborate on complex programs from ideation through scale-up. As a technical expert, your in-depth knowledge of packaging materials, design principles and operations will be key to our success. This hybrid position is based in Battle Creek, MI but also open to individuals in the Chicago area. Estimated travel is 20-40% (will be closer to 40% for individuals located in the Chicago area). 

Create new packaging and optimize existing packaging people will enjoy. Innovate with us as you develop and refine packaging materials, from idea generation through proof of concept to commercialization. You will assume the role of innovator, project leader, and technical problem solver. Team up with cross-functional partners to provide timely and cost-effective renovation to drive growth and bottom-line optimization.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Value Creation – Improve margin, drive sustainability enablement and deliver business results. Use your innovative thinking skills to create, transform and execute packaging projects across existing products, with focus on bottom line growth. You will create a multi-year pipeline, leading in the discovery, evaluation and advancement of new packaging designs and technologies.
• Innovation/Creativity – Provide innovative, timely, and cost-effective improvements. This will include concepts, developments, and commercialization. Share technical insight and understanding with respect to new or existing packaging or processes. 
• Technical Leadership - Use your technical acumen, leadership, and expertise within the field to assess, develop and commercialize different initiatives. Innovation, cost optimization, external partnerships, and process improvements will be key focus areas.  
• What’s Trending? – An innovative mindset will serve you well in technical scouting, advancement, and evaluation of new packaging technologies in material/equipment research and development.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor of Science in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another related technical field.
• Technical depth and breadth within the packaging discipline.
• Clear understanding of packaging design, materials, shelf life, equipment, and systems.
• Experienced in problem-solving, leading, and managing projects, project teams and pipeline growth.
• Proven track record of leadership, business acumen, communication skills, and diplomacy. 

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.