Mondelēz International
Posted 1w ago

Developer, Packaging Development & Engineering

Mondelēz International
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Responsibilities
  • developing packaging
  • conducting tests
  • monitoring projects
Requirements
  • Master's degree in engineering
  • Packaging
  • Food science, or related field
  • 2–3 years' FMCG or consumer packaging experience
  • Microsoft Office, CAD
  • Project management
  • Teamwork, and communication skills
Technical tools mentioned
Microsoft OfficeCAD

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete Packaging Design and Packaging Deployment for Innovation/Growth projects and productivity projects across multiple geographies with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience.

How you will contribute

With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct activities to generate appropriate packaging information, using sampling and supplier management, and pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. In this role, you will plan and conduct process development activities (e.g. packaging design and specifications, packaging scale up, commissioning etc.) and help with planning and the effective use of resources, including the use of external agencies. You will also create technical reports, which will require your skills in analysis and interpretation of results that will lead to conclusions and recommendations; create and maintain accurate packaging specifications; and create intellectual property to drive our competitive advantage.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

  • Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager
  • Prioritizing and managing activities
  • Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently
  • Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing
  • Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities
  • Technical curiosity and a collaborative mindset

The Opportunity

This exciting role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of packaging innovation, shaping the future experience of some of the world's most recognizable chocolate brands for consumers across the globe. You will be instrumental in driving technical excellence, creativity, and strategic foresight to develop breakthrough packaging solutions that delight consumers and meet stringent industry standards.

You will take part in the end-to-end development of packaging for our biscuits & chocolate portfolio, from concept to shelf:

  • Help define consumer and user packaging requirements.

  • Support the development of new packaging in collaboration with R&D product, marketing, production, procurement and suppliers.

  • Conduct packaging tests in laboratory, carry out trial on packaging line.

  • Analyse packaging performance in term of quality, cost & environmental impact.

  • Monitor packaging projects in line with timeline and budget.

Your profile:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, Food Science, or related field.

  • Min. 2-3 years' experience ideally within fast moving consumer goods or consumer packaging goods environment.

  • Strong interest in packaging design, innovation, and sustainability.

  • Project management and teamwork skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office – CAD software.

  • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision and excellence in all aspects of design and specification. 

  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive projects forward. 

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively partner with diverse teams and stakeholders.

  • Demonstrate curiosity by staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to bring fresh thinking to the team.

Travel Requirements 

The candidate must have availability to occasional travel within MEU (depending on project requirements).

Important: this is a fixed-term contract from September or October/2026 until December/2027.

Relocation Support Available?

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our succes

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Packaging Development & Engineering

Science & Engineering

About Mondelēz International

Global food and beverage specializing in snack foods.

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