R&D Packaging Sr. Engineer

Overview

The PepsiCo-Starbucks JV (NACP) is a strategic partnership between PepsiCo and Starbucks in the ready to drink coffee category. The NACP provides a fast paced and collaborative environment which consistently delivers innovative, gold standard products to the market. This role will effectively build the experiences needed to grow your career and provide necessary tools for success in the future. Having fun while helping to drive and support the business needs is the signature of the NACP.

We are part of the broader PepsiCo family, which aims to be the global leader in beverages and convenient foods by winning with pep+, our initiative to make a positive impact on our people and our planet. We create meaningful opportunities to work, gain new skills and build successful careers. We believe our diverse culture is our greatest strength. Our multicultural and inclusive workplace empowers our associates, creates a respectful atmosphere, and leads to faster decisions. Our planet goals are designed to inspire positive change for the environment and provide planetary boundaries which guide our work. We are changing how we source our materials as well as how we make and sell our products. We are helping to build a circular economy and an inclusive value chain.

The R&D Packaging Engineer role will manage new packaging development across all three pillars (Innovation, Productivity, and Sustainability) to deliver against PepsiCo/Starbucks Joint Venture strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of strategic packaging components to support development of new packaging programs and contribute to troubleshooting and problem solving
• Lead development and maintenance of packaging specifications for all PepsiCo/Starbucks Joint Venture formats
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Maintain open communication and build strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Provided technical support for field issue resolution
• Provide technical support for package performance and cost improvements through proper lab and in-plant testing
• Create development and initial commercialization timelines

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $84,000 - $140,650.
• 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 8% 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.

• BS in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics or Materials Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years' experience in related consumer goods field or MS or PhD (as previous) with 3+ years' experience in related consumer goods field
• Experience working with Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies a plus

• Experience with retort and aseptic packaging (hot fill and/or cold fill experience is a plus)
• Experience with various types of plastics forming with solid industry networks
• Strong track record of championing innovation within organizations
• Position will require flexibility in working hours set up and complete scale-ups, plant trials, or plant startups that may extend past typical working hours
• Travel in North America required to meet project and business objectives, 20% - 30%

• Broad knowledge of packaging materials and packaging manufacturing processes
• Analytical thinking
• Intellectual curiosity/Innovative thinking
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Communication/presentation skills
• Results driven