Associate Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering

PepsiCo•Chicago, IL

11d•$93,500 - $156,450•Onsite

About The Position

The Quaker Supply Chain & Transformation Engineering – Automation Engineer is accountable for executing projects aimed at transforming Quaker packaging operations. This role will also assist in development of the multi-year equipment and capital strategy, development & standardization of manufacturing capabilities, leading continuous improvement efforts. This role leads cross-functional collaboration of internal and external partners, as well as headquarters and field stakeholders.

Requirements

Adequately manage, communicate and mitigate project risks.
BS in Engineering/Science in a relevant field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering).
7+ years of relevant experience
Technical Leadership Skills:
Scope development
Drawing review and approval
Design review leadership
Development of selection criteria and option evaluation
Start-Up, Commissioning, & Post-Commission support of equipment and processes
Vendor bid evaluation
Strong technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn.
Solid understanding of manufacturing plant operations.
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and competing priorities
Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate well to project stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional partners
Ability to travel up to 40%

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing & equipment development experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead scope development, design recommendations, and vendor selection for Quaker packaging projects.
Lead continuous improvement and lessons-learned practices.
Support project execution for new capacity production lines and productivity projects at 4 Quaker facilities and occasionally contract manufacturers.
Develop, manage, and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
Support development and execution of the multi-year equipment strategy and commercialization for the Quaker fleet across 4 facilities.
Support and lead cross-functional teams consisting of Headquarters, Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Equipment Vendors, Systems Integrators, External Engineering and Construction Contractors.
Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes.
Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.
Supports and encourages knowledge development of peers and partners.
Develop into a subject matter expert (SME) for Quaker’s packaging equipment.