R&D Product Development Sr Engineer

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Ciudad de México; Presencial; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global food and beverage company in Mexico City is looking for an R&D Product Development Sr Engineer to lead innovation and product development projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience in product development. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring successful product launches. Competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development are included.

Servicios

Opportunities for personal development

Financial wellness programs

Flexibility program for work-life balance

Recognition programs for achievements

Formación

• 4+ years of experience in product development, food processes, or project management.
• Fluency in English — having to collaborate with regional and global teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within matrix organizations.
• Comfortable working hands-on in production plants and pilot labs.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and launch products.
• Qualifying production lines and formulations for new products.
• Working with external suppliers to ensure quality standards.
• Using sensory and consumer data to design successful products.
• Leading the technical process from idea generation to launch.
• Evaluating risks and proposing mitigation plans.

Conocimientos

Product development

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Fluency in English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in food engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.

Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries.

Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of homes for more than 116 years.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world.

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Responsibilities

The opportunity

As an R&D Product Development Sr Engineer, you will act as Platform Leader responsible for innovation, productivity, brand management, and portfolio transformation projects in collaboration with cross-functional PMF (PepsiCo Mexico Foods) teams. Your objective will be to develop and implement key projects aligned with strategic plans to ensure business continuity—leading initiatives through prototypes, lab testing, and pilot plant trials, as well as delivering the required documentation and execution for each project.

Your Impact

As an R&D Product Development Sr Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and extended R&D teams) to develop and launch innovative products.

• Qualifying production lines, ingredients, and formulations for new products or product improvements.

• Working with external suppliers to identify capabilities, develop formulations, and ensure quality standards.

• Using sensory, analytical, and consumer data to design successful products.

• Leading the technical process from idea generation to product launch and post-launch follow-up.

• Evaluating technical and business risks and proposing mitigation plans.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in food engineering, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in product development, food processes, or project management.

• Fluency in English — you’ll be collaborating with regional and global teams.

• Strong ownership and time management skills — you're comfortable working independently and driving results.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams (in-person and virtually) within matrixed organizations.

• Comfortable working hands-on in production plants, pilot plants, and lab environments.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.