Eng Proj Mgmt Assoc Prin Engineer

PepsiCo; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo in Plano, TX is seeking a Supply Chain Associate Principal Engineer to drive productivity CapEx and expand manufacturing capacity across its Frito-Lay portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams, define scope needs, and manage budgets, schedules, and procurement for complex projects.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 7+ years in manufacturing, and strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership. Minimal travel is expected, with substantial time on site in Plano.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• 7+ years of professional experience in manufacturing.
• Previous project management in manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn continuously.
• Self-motivated with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven culture.
• Ability to lead and drive an agenda to deliver results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders including senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering solutions to increase capacity for PepsiCo portfolio products.
• Lead cross-functional teams including plant personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Define manufacturing and unit operation needs for project scope.
• Independently lead medium and large projects.
• Apply engineering principles to problem solving and changes.
• Manage project budgets and cost tracking; prepare funding documents.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and schedules.
• Oversee procurement and supplier documentation; define specs and test plans.
• Develop equipment installation and start-up plans with contractors.
• Manage multiple deliverables, timelines, and priorities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Travel 35% to 40%.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical curiosity

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

1NA Engineering Productivity/Sustainability & Food Safety Team is seeking a Supply Chain Assoc. Principal Engineer to manage Productivity CapEx initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering solutions to bring additional capacity to Frito-Lay’s portfolio of products. This can include the installation of new manufacturing lines and/or the modification of existing production equipment, including process, packaging, warehouse, facilities & utilities.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources, including plant personnel, equipment vendors, engineering and construction contractors.
• Define manufacturing and unit operation needs for project scope requirements and documentation
• Ability to independently lead medium and large projects
• Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes
• Manage costs by developing project budgets, maintaining cost tracking tools and actively controlling project costs to deliver project cost requirements. Create project funding documents.
• Demonstrate time management skills by developing project timelines, maintaining time management tools in multiple formats and actively controlling project schedules, ensuring project schedule attainment.
• Manage procurement including analyzing quotes, writing procurement documents and tracking project procurement information. This also includes developing and leveraging technical specifications and writing inspection acceptance test plans.
• Develop, manage and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage multiple project deliverables, accelerated timelines and competing priorities
• Adequately manage, communicate and mitigate project risks
• Expected travel from 35% to 40%

Compensation And Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Previous Project Management in Manufacturing experience preferred
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering
• 7+ years of professional experience
• Technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, aggressive, results-oriented culture
• Ability to lead and drive an agenda to deliver results
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate well with project stakeholders including senior leadership and cross-functional partners

EEO Statement

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