Packaging Technology Engineer

Job Description The role of the Packaging Technology Engineer is to support the implementation of new packaging material, new packaging process and new product in a regional factory network, from finished good silos to truck loading on DRY process and from Cans to truck loading on WET process. The engineer covers primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. The Packaging Technology Engineer shares R&D specifications related to the packaging process applied for manufacturing of DRY and WET products on existing manufacturing standards and for new technology. The engineer is the R&D representative for Packaging technology of Royal Canin in the region. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food), a related technology program or equivalent. 3+ years relevant experience in food technology development, packaging scale‑up and/or implementation. Demonstrated packaging industry experience as R&D engineer, or Quality & Food Safety. Demonstrated factory experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food) or a related technology program. Working in a company with multicultural and international features. Green belt or Black belt for Lean 6‑Sigma is a plus. Key Responsibilities Support of Packaging Industrialization Pillar – DRY & WET in Americas Support execution of industrial test runs needed for innovation plan deployment, new packaging material or format. Support transfer of packaging portfolio/SKU from a factory to another. Deliver guidance on SRC definition and support troubleshooting. Validate and define bag allocation for new packaging deployment. Support definition of packaging process and packaging material specifications related to new packaging material, standard upgrade and new technology. Support regional must‑do projects such as product quality improvement, Do It Best project, business continuity project or sustainability project. Support definition of regional IRA for successful implementation of new packaging material, process and/or equipment. Support factories on technology capability performance issues. Support process validation and product validation for new packaging equipment and line commissioning. R&D CVS representative in the region. Follow pre‑requisites for process validation (part of WET commissioning) as requirement for HO0 signature. Validate detailed design for project implementation (product allocation per packaging line, etc.). Define and communicate detailed plan and resources to validate implementation of any Royal Canin product in the entire Royal Canin and Pet Nutrition production line network on low complexity project. Convert standard packaging validation protocols into operational validation protocols per line/system/subsystem/equipment. Deliver training on process principles and product quality and performance. Support CVS team and PPI on protocol execution on site. Establish reports for after protocols completion and monitor activity progress. Responsible for Hand Over 1 (HO1) signature on small/minor projects; support DRY Global Technology specialist for major/corporate projects. On start‑up phase support SRC implementation, product ramp‑up, portfolio implementation (raw material & product). Consolidate process & product validation lessons learned. Support transfer of process specifications related to packaging manufacturing standard and monitor conformance. Execute technical audits to assess implementation and conformance of R&D process specifications on factory. Support PPI on process capability assessment and protocol execution. Gather and analyse data (Cp, Cpk). Report performance per site. Support transfer of packaging material specifications related to packaging manufacturing standard and monitor conformance. Execute technical audits to assess implementation and conformance of R&D product specifications on factory. Analyse product capability (Cp, Cpk) performance per site. Support complex problem‑solving projects. Team contributor on complex problem solving related to packaging process. Ensure application of robust methodology to support complex problem‑solving management. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose‑driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University. Industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr