GLOBAL R&D GLASS PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST/ENGINEER

As part of the packaging team, you will deliver innovation for the glass packaging technologies to save costs, avoid capex, reduce carbon the footprint and improve product quality.
This through leading global projects and consulting zone projects.
Developing better, lighter and more sustainable bottles You design and deliver breakthrough glass packaging technologies by leading global projects, starting from feasibility studies through development and - later - first implementation.
You are responsible for the overall platform tracking and monitoring, focusing on the full supply chain (glass chemistry to packaging to transport of bottles).
You are responsible to identify, scope and verify new technologies and opportunities, and can identify partnerships and competencies need to bring innovation.
You collaborate daily with internal and external partners, and work with many different stakeholders across the globe to bring desired results.
You contribute actively to the ongoing research and test efforts around the lightweighting of bottles.
Bringing in expertise to accelerate innovation You bring at least 5 years of profound professional technical expertise on glass container converting, and can explain the bottle making process in detail.
You have in-depth understanding of chemistry and packaging design, and ideally already worked in a glass container (bottles, jars,…) manufacturing environment.
You are certified in Design of Experiment (DOE) or 6 Sigma, or bring equivalent experience through several successful continuous improvement projects.
You have the ability to lead and manage projects, as well as manage a project portfolio with a high level of complexity.
You are fluent in English and able to travel up to 30% (outside of Belgium).
International experience within a market leader You become a crucial member of the largest beverage conglomerate in the world and can directly contribute to their future success.
You take up a pivotal role in the global organization, bringing both technical teams as well as the business managers together on your own ideas.
You are part of a culture that cherishes and values diversity in opinions, cultures and people, and where hard work gets rewarded.
You must relocate to Belgium for an international adventure, but in exchange receive support in your relocation and mentorship for your own professional journey.
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Acerca de la compañía AB InBev is the leading global brewer by both volume and revenue, operating with more than 600 beer brands in 150 countries.
In AB InBev invested multiple millions around market research and development, mainly related to research on products and packaging material carried out in the global research center (GITEC).
GITEC experts collaborate with multiple internal and external partners across the globe to gain relevant expertise and understanding of the business technical and commercial needs, and to execute first implementation of new technologies.
The research center plays an important role in initiating and driving sustainable packaging initiatives and projects across the supply and value chain of AB InBev, with keywords being ‘reduce, recycle, reuse, reformat and renew’.