Process Engineer - R&D

  • Mondelez International
  • East Hanover, New Jersey
  • Full Time

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?

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

You work as part of a cross-functional team to lead and deliver the activities required to complete productivity projects across multiple geographies with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience.

You will be working on an exciting portfolio of brands in the US and Canada including Oreo, Ritz, Wheat Thins, Belvita and beyond.

How you will contribute

This role is responsible for evaluating productivity opportunities, designing solutions, and executing initiatives that improve the use of raw materials, reduce waste, and optimize Global Efficiency (GE) in our production processes.

  • Support productivity projects that directly impact conversion efficiency by partnering with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to identify and validate opportunities.
  • Conduct proof of principle and technical assessment on the idea and develop sustainable corrective actions.
  • Use data and KPIs to track the impact of initiatives; ensure projects meet business case targets financially.
  • Create and maintain project documentation, including charters, timelines, technical reports and post-launch reviews.
  • Communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders on progress and escalations.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

  • Relevant engineering or food science experience, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods environment
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, especially related to material conversion efficiency (e.g., yield, scrap, OEE).
  • Excellent analytical skills: ability to work with large datasets and extract actionable insights.
  • Project management experience Strong communication and influencing skills to work with both frontline and leadership.
  • Working in teams and independently with appropriate guidance
  • Prioritizing and managing activities
  • Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solution
  • Communicating technical information effectively verbally and in writing
  • Constantly championing for the consumer
  • Technical curiosity, continuous learner and a drive to ensure technical rigor

More about this role

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.

Job specific requirements:

3-5 years' experience

Strong Engineering and process Knowledge with some basic understanding of Food Science and Food Chemistry

Travel requirements:

20%

Work schedule:

Onsite position based in East Hanover, NJ.

The base salary range for this position is $73,900 to $101,650; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brandsincluding Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ... for assistance.

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Job Type RegularProduct developmentScience & Engineering
Job ID: 489900517
Originally Posted on: 8/18/2025

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