Responsibilities

Lead process equipment optimization and development to provide technical solutions for capacity, innovation, productivity, and maintenance projects and strategic initiatives.

Main focus areas:

• Provide leadership in driving Foods process equipment optimization and serving as a technical liaison to SC operation, R&D and procurement.
• Responsible for developing and defining Foods process equipment scope and technology in support of productivity, capacity, innovation, quality, food safety projects and programs across Quaker business.
• Identify new equipment vendors/suppliers and develop process equipment specifications, and conduct process validation activities such as modeling, mass balance, and testing with external suppliers and consultants.
• Execute pilot scope for commercialization including the development of IP, safety, quality, operational and performance metrics, and influence capital and schedule requirements.
• Lead equipment start-up and validate process equipment during Factory Inspection Tests, Engineering Test Runs and Commissioning for new projects.
• Drive equipment and process standardization and serve as a technical liaison between the manufacturing plants.
• Perform basic economic evaluations on new processes and estimate the potential business value.
• Support corporate standards and leverage industry best practices. Brings forward new company standards for consideration. Assists in the development and update of disciplined standards and procedures.
• Trains and mentors less-experienced engineers. Develops training material and conducts technical seminars to improve team member technical and project management knowledge and capability.
• Actively participates in, promotes, and maximizes the use of the PFNA Engineering Community and other available resources.
• Provides input for strategic decisions in areas of expertise and proactively identifies areas of risk and develops solutions to ensure results.
• Demonstrate collaboration and communication skills to work with all levels of the organization.

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

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of technical engineering experience, preferred experience with process equipment
• Ideal candidate must be a motivated, self-starter with good people and communications skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment with demonstrated success in influencing at all levels inside as well as outside the company.
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple technical initiatives at multiple plant locations and actively interact with cross functional teams.
• Able to provide analysis of options and make fact based and engineering data supported recommendations.
• Ability to work on teams and exhibit business leadership skills.
• Position requires 30 to 40% travel, up to 80% during project install and start-up phases

• Able to lead cross functional program/platform.
• Functional excellence in process equipment design and operations. Candidates with knowledge of food processing equipment in RTE cereal, IQO, IQG, Pasta and Rice cake manufacturing is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple technical initiatives.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills with an ability to negotiate with vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Team building skills are required to manage and lead cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, results and action oriented
• Able to make independent and sound decisions.
• Able to assemble and present effective updates to senior leadership.