[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Kraft Heinz Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Kraft Heinz Company · Glenview R&D Center, IL # Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, Process Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America Manager or lead Research & Science Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted July 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837466456) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Kraft Heinz Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) / Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, Process ## Job description Execute end-to-end technical delivery across assigned complex processing projects, including technical briefing, concept development, technical design, learning plans, pilot runs, capital design, and commercialization handover to Operations/Supply Chain. Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation including Manufacturing Procedure Specifications, Transformation Flowsheets, and Process Design Scopes, ensuring processing parameters meet defined quality, shelf-life, consumer experience, and manufacturing performance requirements. Apply processing commercialization tools (CQV, FMEA, CPRA) to systematically identify and mitigate technical risks, drive design decisions, and ensure Right-First-Time launch readiness. Partner with Platform R&D, GDI R&D, Packaging R&D, Quality, Operations, and external suppliers to define processing requirements and success criteria, resolve technical trade-offs, and maintain project timelines and milestones. Lead and support pilot line trials and scale-up activities, translating learnings into robust commercial processing solutions. Contribute to STAR and Tech Review Board processes, preparing and presenting technical content that clearly communicates design rationale, risk status, and commercialization readiness. Maintain compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements throughout project execution. Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts that improve margin, sustainability, and reinvestment priorities. Serve as an informal technical mentor to junior and experienced processing engineers on the team, sharing applied expertise and supporting capability development. Deliver successful technical execution across concurrent complex processing projects within innovation and platform portfolios, meeting committed timelines, budgets, and technical performance targets. Contribute to team capability by sharing technical learnings, best practices, and processing expertise across the broader E2E projects organization. BS/MS/PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 11 years of experience in R&D Processing or Engineering roles within consumer goods, food & beverage, pharma, or a similar industry. Demonstrated experience in emulsions / shear processing, fermentation, extrusion, thermal processing & validation, aeration, drying, or powder mixing preferred. Demonstrated hands-on experience executing end-to-end processing development projects, including pilot trials and scale-up to industrial production. Strong applied knowledge of processing commercialization tools including CQV, FMEA, CPRA, Process Design Scopes, and Transformation Flowsheets. Strong project management skills, with experience maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and risk logs on multi-stakeholder initiatives. Proficiency with project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent), advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP). Strong technical communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex processing data into clear recommendations for cross-functional audiences. Experience with pilot line setup, scale-up, and industrial production launches, including multi-site experience preferred. Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 87 days - Location: Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837466456) ## More jobs at Kraft Heinz Company ### [Associate Manager, Culinary](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/62c48a5917f3583123d2/) Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America ### [Director, R&D – Central Packaging E2E Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/316df9ee5980f758fa16/) Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America ### [Director, R&D – Digital Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/ddff5ecbb4af9af8bd85/) Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America ### [Maintenance Technician, R&D - Pilot Plant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/45f25db3b10a83169fc9/) Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America ### [Manager, R&D - Packaging Dev](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/d28e9188f401fc59c21a/) Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Project Manager - Generator Complex Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/48e0ba3ce4ad72b1ffe0/) Siemens Energy · United States ### [Senior Research Scientist and Process Integration Engineer - E3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/fe02d1ac6f3c1a9945d3/) Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA ### [Preconstruction Manager – Complex Infrastructure Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/schneider-electric/jobs/90df53cb6c0e14ee35fe/) Schneider Electric · Dallas, Texas +1 more ### [Operations Manager (Non-Complex)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/a4f317ed1574e6eff53b/) Walmart · United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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