OVERVIEW As a R&D Packaging Engineer II you will be responsible for driving impact through Annie's Mac & Cheese box for the Natural & Organic business unit to enable us to win in the marketplace. In this role you will get exposure to a broad range of products and business needs. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to leverage your strong technical, influence, and project management skills to support multiple aspects of the product development cycle - innovation, renovation and HMM. You will partner with External Supply Chain (ESC) facilities to commercialize projects and to identify and drive efficiency of existing products. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop the ability to influence across organizations, advance technical possibilities, and develop leadership skills as a subject matter expert on a business team. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Partner with brand teams to ideate and execute unique packaging to elevate brand experience and drive joy through our brands Design all packaging with: Knowledge of product/ packaging interactions and results on product protection through shelf life Knowledge of designing for distribution, channel, and customer requirements Ability to understand and apply machine material interactions through the design process Knowledge of packaging material testing for the purpose of specification creation and trouble shooting Champion these designs across the business and all cross-functional partners such as Operations, Logistics, Sourcing, Finance, and Product R&D Lead new packaging start-ups across our external manufacturing locations Create prototypes and bring passion for Consumer First Design as related to packaging moments of truth Maintenance of Mac & Cheese box and Cat Ex products Work within specification, graphics, and pallet design programs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, or related field 2+ years of Packaging development experience Ability to manage multiple projects independently, in fast paced environment Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization Strong acumen in business processes Passion for experimentation and creating new possibility thinking Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including a strong bias for action Travel (up to 20%) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years Packaging development experience Experience working with ESC locations ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS In ITQ, we are relied on to bring expertise and continuity to our business. It takes time to build the type of deep expertise that drives innovation and helps build bold brands. We will all consistently need several cycles of success to truly have an impact and develop key skills and capabilities. As you apply for new roles, it is important for you to know that we expect a minimum of 24 months in role to ensure you are set up to drive impact and results. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa. Relocation support will not be offered. COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $68700.00 - $103200.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.