R&D Associate Engineer - Packaging

PepsiCo; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

The PepsiCo Food North America R&D Brand Stewardship Associate Engineer will lead Brand Stewardship packaging R&D for the Canadian Business, supporting ongoing FLC brand stewardship packaging agenda on key brands/portfolios, including: Miss Vickie’s, Cheetos, Lay’s, Ruffles, Multicultural, Natural Snacks like Bare, Popcorners, Simply, Stacy’s, as well as Smartfood popcorn, Rold Gold, Oven Baked, Doritos, Sunchips and Value brands: Cracker Jacks, Hickory Sticks, Munchies, Dollarama, Food Service, Havoc.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Ensure product design integrity while making big changes to big brands.
• Expand experience on multiple brands and processes.
• 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.

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

Why work at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move,

and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.