Packaging Engineer

Overview
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. We are focused on delivering sustainable long-term growth while leaving a positive imprint on society and the environment - what we call PepsiCo Positive (Pep+). PepsiCo R&D is catalyst - transforming the company and its portfolio to help drive growth and deliver today's brand and market priorities, as well as sustainable growth opportunities for tomorrow. As an academy R&D organization, our experts provide unrivaled technical skills, solutions, and innovation thru leadership.
Are you an ardent learner who wants to support tremendous business growth momentum through supply assurance and capacity expansion initiatives? Are you an agile leader that can collaborate with our cross-functional teams to drive productivity programs that generate savings to further grow our business? Do you want to be a part of a creative, agile, highly motivated, and technically talented team of professionals? Do you enjoy flexible work environments?
PepsiCo's R&D Productivity and Technical Brand Stewardship team is responsible for delivering a strategic supply assurance & productivity program, aimed at delighting customers & consumers with innovative and engaging consumer experiences. We drive brand quality improvement & productivity programs to meet our short- & long-term growth aspirations. Our Packaging R&D strategy is guided by our Pep+ strategic end-to-end transformation with sustainability at the center of how the company will create growth and value, by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people.
Responsibilities
Functional Description:
PepsiCo Packaging R&D is seeking a creative and energetic Engineer to lead projects and drive an exciting agenda within the Carbonated Soft Drink and Hydration Portfolio that handles brands such as Pepsi, Mt. Dew, Starry, Bubly, Aquafina and LifeWTR. Focus is to deliver packaging technical leadership in executing supply assurance, capacity expansion initiatives, driving short- & long-term productivity through various lightweight & value engineering initiatives without compromising quality & meeting consumer demand, in the existing package forms & designs, across a wide range of package materials and structures (cans, bottles, closures, cartons, and flexible etc.) used in line with business unit strategies. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Manage end-to-end Packaging R&D activities, including technical project management, project scoping, budget management, and supplier liaison.
• Maintain, update, and create packaging specifications and protocols
• Conducting stability testing, lab testing, data-pack review & decision making & guide team for the next steps
• Operational support to Manufacturing and Engineering (troubleshooting, quality improvement, line efficiency improvement, variances/concessions, input into CAPEX projects)
• Packaging Expertise, experience with PET and HDPE materials, aluminum, paperboard, and glass.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills; Ability to influence cross functional teams, in multiple locations around the globe

Critical Competencies:

• Broad knowledge packaging materials
• Knowledge of aluminum can and can end manufacturing
• Knowledge of Injection & Blow molding
• Project management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Innovative and strategic thinking

Note: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law.
Qualifications

• BS Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science & Materials, Polymers, Plastics, or Packaging Engineering or equivalent with minimum 2+ years' experience in related consumer goods field
• Strong communication skills and presentation skills in technical & non-technical environment
• Strong project management skills in developing project timelines with multiple cross-functional touch points and managing project budgets and spending
• Must be able to manage multiple projects, timelines and budgets in fast paced environment
• In-depth understanding of various packaging materials, machinery, converting technologies
• Good understanding of R&D and product development disciplines, as well as regulatory requirements is desirable.
• Experience working with Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies is a plus
• Experience with hot fill, cold fill, retort, and aseptic packaging is a plus.
• 30% domestic travel

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $67,200 - $112,450 based on a full-time schedule
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 5% paid out Annually
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

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