Associate Principal Engineer - Packaging

Overview

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.

• 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.
• Expected travel: 25% to 40%

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• Location, confirmed job‑related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• 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, Pepsi Co 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.

• 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
• CAD experience is preferred

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