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!
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Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Packaging Development & Engineering
Science & Engineering
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Engineering, Packaging, Food Science or related field
- 2-3 years' experience in fast moving consumer goods or consumer packaging goods environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software
- Experience planning and conducting packaging tests, pilot plant and factory trials
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP requirements
- Project management and teamwork skills
- Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Strong interest in packaging design, innovation, and sustainability
- Availability for occasional travel within MEU
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive for U.S. roles, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, EAP, and optional critical illness/accident plans with HSA/FSA, with eligibility often starting at hire. Wellness resources and mental health support are also highlighted across company and benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a competitive employer match and, for eligible groups, an additional non‑elective contribution; certain populations also retain legacy or contractual pension arrangements. Company filings and contract communications reinforce ongoing retirement offerings across employee groups.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are positioned as competitive, and company materials also note paid volunteer time. Global parental‑leave standards and adoption/surrogacy assistance expand the time‑off and family‑support offering.
Mondelēz International Insights
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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