Associate Principle Packaging Engineer

ntain a current understanding of packaging technologies within internal plants and co-packers, as well as technology developments within the packaging industry.

• Candidate will be required to demonstrate ability to incorporate those technologies to optimize overall system cost and efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Packaging Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics Engineering or Materials Engineering

• 5+ years' work experience within food/beverage packaging

• Must have experience in the development and execution of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials and have knowledge of the interrelationship with equipment.

• Working knowledge of TOPS or CAPE

• 15-25% domestic travel

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong project management skills in developing project timelines that meets packaging material and process set up timing; with multiple cross-functional touch points, and managing platform and project budgets, in addition to tracking of spend

• Must have strong conceptual, analytical, and technical skills with excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Must be able to drive packaging innovation from conceptual ideas to sampling to present to cross functional partners.

• Maintain open communication and build strong relationships with internal & external teams from suppliers to cross- functionals.

• Must be able to handle diverse packaging projects with minimal direction.

• Analytical thinking & Innovative thinking

• Follow technical stage gate process, create package development plan & timeline, and manage project budget.

• Must demonstrate an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and consumer-driven environment.

Compensation & benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650.

• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.

• 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.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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