Associate Principal Engineer - Packaging

PepsiCo • Plano, TX

37d

About The Position

Frito-Lay Supply Chain Engineering is seeking a Packaging Engineer (L08 or L09) to lead technical packaging support for capacity, productivity, innovation and new technology developments.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering/Science in a relevant field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering).
• 4 to 8 yrs. relevant experience
• Strong technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing plant operations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, aggressive, results-oriented culture.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate well to project stakeholders including senior leadership and cross-functional partners

Nice To Haves

• CAD experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting of scoping and design recommendations for Frito Lay packaging lines.
• Support installation and start-up activities for new capacity production lines and productivity projects at Frito Lay facilities and occasionally contract manufacturers.
• Responsible to drive continuous improvement and development for packaging equipment.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources. Position works closely with Frito Lay Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Equipment vendors, and external engineering and construction contractors.
• Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes.
• Adequately manage, communicate and mitigate project risks.
• Develop, manage and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage multiple simultaneous project deliverables, accelerated timelines and competing priorities
• Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment design offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.
• Develop into a subject matter expert (SME) for Frito Lay’s packaging equipment. Typical packaging equipment involves product distribution conveyor systems, weighing, bagmaking, case erecting, case packing, and palletizing.

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees