R&D Pkg Assoc Engineer
Today• Plano, TX
Overview
The PepsiCo Food North America R&D Productivity Associate Engineer will lead the creation, development, qualification, and execution of Productivity initiatives. The Associate will apply engineering principles, project management skills and experimental design/analysis to create, evaluate and execute Productivity projects as well as build subject matter expertise.
Responsibilities
- Identify productivity opportunities - These opportunities will include improvements in throughput, yield, and sustainability without compromising quality, product design or consumer acceptability.
- Create project tactics and plans to quantify and develop identified opportunities - The Associate will create project plans including financial analysis and project management. The Associate will identify critical steps and identify key cross functional partners.
- Apply sound engineering and science principles to address technical challenges - Most productivity problems will be resolved through the correct application of basic engineering principles.
- Develop experimental designs and statistical analysis of results - Project decision will be based on statistical analysis of data.
- Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners. Productivity opportunities will span many internal functions, such as Operations, Global Procurement, and Ops Finance.
- Lead communication of results - recommendations and results will be shared in both written and verbal formats with FLNA Senior Leadership.
As a Productivity Team Engineer you will:
- Drive bottom line savings which can be used to fuel future innovation.
- Ensure product design integrity while making big changes to big brands.
- Create breakthrough innovation which can be leveraged across our global businesses.
- Provide technical program leadership, while partnering with a team of R&D technical resources.
- Expand experience on multiple brands and processes.
- Drive business principles which define project successes.
- Provide updates to key R&D and cross-functional executive leadership team members.
- Develop understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Finance to create new business opportunities.
- Develop packaging solutions for established projects to help grow the business.
- Maintain open communication and build strong relationships with internal & external teams.
- Demonstrate an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, consumer driven environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $64,300 - $1,07,650.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- BS in Engineering.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Solid communication skills, written and verbal.
- Demonstrated capability to effectively manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and manage changing priorities.
- Analytical and Innovative thinking
- Experience in cross-functional projects/teams.
- Willingness/ability to travel.
- Experience in experimental design and analysis
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Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX
Job ID: PepsiCo-394403-en-us
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-21T20:12:13
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Internship Program
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