About the Position

At PepsiCo, we're rethinking research and development to look beyond flavor, color, and intensity of taste. As we study and understand how the body metabolizes foods and beverages, we're designing convenience products that make it easier for consumers to lead healthier lifestyles. Our global engineering team works to develop new products and processes that can improve people's diets and their lives.

This position resides within the Process Engineering Team of PepsiCo supporting the Beverage businesses. The role requires a strong understanding and experience developing and commercializing new products and processes in a team environment with other technical, business, and supply chain associates.

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.

Responsibilities

Lead identification, design, development, testing, and qualification of process systems in support of new product launches regionally and globally.
Lead process technical assessments and scale-up tests at manufacturing locations, data collection/analysis, and timely communication of technical trip reports highlighting results and key next steps.
Effectively manage projects through the technical stage gate process, highlighting risks, impact, and mitigation plans to deliver new innovation on time, within budget, and in compliance with all design specifications.
Work with and support Food Safety and Quality to ensure all components and process systems are capable of producing and sustaining safe and stable products.
Identify and lead collaboration efforts to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and minimize costs in our processes and systems.
Proactively identify skill/capability and system gaps when encountered. Propose corrective actions including coaching, training courses, and new/modified processes.
Develop, manage, and communicate project budgets and resource needs.
May mentor junior engineers.
May lead internal and external resources to commercialize new products.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering (or equivalent).
5+ years (B.S.) or 3+ years (M.S.) experience in process research, design, development, and commercialization.
Ability to define and lead projects and direct/motivate project teams.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in stressful, fast-paced situations, with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers.
Liquid and foods process design knowledge.
Knowledge of design engineering, particularly in food science, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, sanitary piping practices, and process and instrumentation diagrams.
Experience in a consumer products research and development function is a plus.
Background in development and commercialization of new products and/or support of operations strongly desired.
Experience in project management is a plus.
Experience with supervising employees is a plus.
Travel required (US and International)-estimate 25%.

Demonstrated Competencies

Highly effective leadership, negotiation, influencing, motivational, coordination, and communication skills across a diverse globally matrixed aggressively fast-paced organization.
Strong understanding of linking research to business opportunity.
Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others).
Independent decision maker in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Innovative/Creative.
High energy.
Strategic thinker.
Positive, "can do" attitude.

We Offer

Competitive salary.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Topics: Food & Beverages

Job Functions: Scientist

Location: Plano, TX, USA

Work Location Type: On-site

Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation

Job Type: Regular

Process Engineer

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