Engineer II (Temporay) - Curitiba/PR

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 new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting 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 pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements and development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation etc.). You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market
• 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

Sabemos do nosso papel como agentes de transformação para gerar uma mudança positiva, por isso, diversidade, equidade e inclusão são uma de nossas prioridades. Acreditamos na quebra de estereótipos e barreiras para garantir a representatividade da sociedade dentro da nossa empresa. E, para isso, temos um Comitê de Diversidade que atua em quatro frentes, Pessoas com deficiência (PCD), Étnico-Racial, Mulheres e LGBTQIAP+, além de fazer parte do MOVER - Movimento pela Equidade Racial.
Descrição adicional do cargo
Job Summary:

• The R&D Engineer II will execute and manage of complex Kitchen and Aurora productivity projects for Brazil, driving specification optimization/ harmonization, reformulation, supplier and raw material qualification, and implementation of technical solutions that deliver business value while ensuring product quality and consumer satisfaction.
• Based at the Curitiba Tech Center, the position will be part of the Latin America Central Productivity organization and will work in close partnership with the Brazil Business Unit R&D team. The role will operate with a high degree of autonomy, provide technical recommendations, manage projects of greater complexity and business impact, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and successful implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex Kitchen and Aurora productivity projects for Brazil, driving specification optimization/ harmonization, reformulation, and qualification of new suppliers and materials with a high degree of technical autonomy.
• Develop and implement technical solutions that deliver significant cost savings, reduce specification complexity, and improve business performance while ensuring product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer satisfaction.
• Lead technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle, proactively identifying risks, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions to ensure successful project execution.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead laboratory, pilot-scale, and industrial trials, providing technical direction, interpreting results, and defining next steps for implementation.
• Act as the primary technical partner for the Brazil BU R&D team, collaborating with Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and external suppliers to drive alignment and accelerate project delivery.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring achievement of milestones, technical quality, implementation timelines, and productivity targets.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation, including formulas, specifications, trial protocols, technical reports, risk assessments, and project records, ensuring compliance with Mondelēz standards and knowledge management systems.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers and project team members, sharing best practices and supporting capability development across the organization.
• Identify and develop new productivity opportunities for the Kitchen and Aurora pipeline, assessing technical feasibility, business impact, and implementation strategy.
• Represent the Central Productivity organization in cross-functional discussions, influencing technical decisions and contributing to strategic initiatives within the Brazil Business Unit.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Advanced English is required; Spanish is a plus.
• 2-5 years of experience in R&D, Product Development, Productivity, Process Development, or related technical functions within the food industry.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of product development, reformulation, ingredient qualification, specification management, and industrial validation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently, make sound technical recommendations, and manage projects with limited supervision.
• Experience with sensory evaluations, pilot trials, and manufacturing validations is desirable.

A Mondelez International está atenta ao Futuro do Trabalho e valoriza o bem-estar de nossas pessoas, buscando proporcionar as melhores experiências. Sendo assim, algumas de nossas vagas administrativas são elegíveis ao modelo híbrido, possibilitando o trabalho remoto em alguns dias da semana.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz Brasil is Mondelēz International's fourth largest operation in the world, with approximately 7,500 employees proudly producing, selling and distributing some of the most beloved brands of chewing gum, candies, powdered beverages, cream cheeses, chocolates, cookies and desserts in Brazil. We make the Brazilians' favorite products such as Bis, Lacta, Oreo, Club Social, Sonho de Valsa, Trakinas, Trident, Halls, Royal, Tang and many others. We are truly part of the lives of Brazilians: You can find our mouth-watering products in more than 700,000 points of sale and we are present in more than 92% of Brazilian homes. Our factories are located in Vitória de Santo Antão, in the state of Pernambuco, and Curitiba, in the state of Paraná. We are also home to one of the company's 11 technology centers around the world, responsible for research and development, so we can continue to create new and innovative products, offering the right snack for the right time, done in the right way.
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.
Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Product development
Science & Engineering