R&D Packaging Sr Principal Engineer

PepsiCo Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced R&D Packaging Sr Principal Engineer to lead the design of multi-layer high barrier rigid and flexible packaging for direct food contact applications.

You will drive innovation and oversee packaging systems for proprietary filling and sealing technologies. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Packaging Science or related engineering, 9+ years in packaging design and development, and proven ability to manage commissioning, qualification, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science or engineering disciplines as stated.
• Extensive experience in packaging system design and development.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation in commercialization of packaging tech.

Responsibilities

• Food packaging design for multi-layer high barrier rigid containers.
• Food packaging design for multi-layer high barrier flexible pillow packages.
• Develop innovative packaging containers for direct food contact applications.
• Package machine and system design for proprietary filling and sealing rigid canisters.
• Package machine and system design for conversion of proprietary flexible film-based packages.
• Conduct acceptance testing and plant validations of packaging systems and materials.

Skills

Packaging design

System design

Continuous improvement

Technology scouting

Project updates

Education

Packaging Science

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: R&D Packaging Sr Principal EngineerEmployer: PepsiCo, Inc.Location: 7701 Legacy Drive, Plano, Collin, TX 75024

Responsibilities

• Food packaging design for multi-layer high barrier rigid containers.
• Food packaging design for multi-layer high barrier flexible pillow packages.
• Develop innovative packaging containers to be used in direct food contact applications.
• Package machine and system design for proprietary filling and sealing rigid canisters.
• Package machine and system design for conversion of proprietary flexible film-based packages.
• Conduct acceptance testing and manufacture plant validations of packaging systems and materials.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 9 years of experience in packaging and packaging system design and development. Must have nine (9) years of experience developing, writing, and maintaining packaging material specifications. Must have eight (8) years of experience packaging design for multi-layer high barrier rigid containers and flexible film based barrier packs. Must have seven (7) years of experience identifying, analyzing, and improving existing packaging and processes to drive continuous improvement programs and competitive advantage for the business. Must have five (5) years of experience with the following: Packaging system design and development supporting the implementation of new packaging systems into a production environment; overseeing execution of Commissioning – Qualification – Validation processes during commercialization of new packaging technologies; developing project update documentation and updating Senior Management with program progress on a regular basis; identifying new technologies and assessing applicability to deliver differentiated packaging productivity, sustainability and innovation programs; and creating robust business case analysis supporting program justification and program sell in to senior leadership teams.

30% of domestic and international travel required to US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Salary: $130,728 - 176,500/ year

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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