Senior Principal Packaging Engineer: Innovation & Sustainability

PepsiCo; Ettrick (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo Foods North America - Sabra in Chesterfield, VA seeks a Packaging R&D Senior Principal Engineer to lead packaging innovation across the portfolio, focusing on sustainability, quality and cost.

You will build strategies with Marketing, Design, Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement, mentor a team, and serve as Packaging SME in cross-functional leadership meetings, driving growth and profitability. Travel up to 10% domestically, reporting to PepsiCo's Global Foods Packaging group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging/engineering field.
• 10+ years packaging experience in foods/beverage, preferably R&D.
• Experience with PET/HDPE/Polypropylene packaging materials.
• Strong leadership and project management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to optimize packaging for consumer experience and sustainability.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Design, Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement to grow the business.
• Represent Packaging in leadership meetings and set agenda and strategy.
• Lead a team of 1-2 associates to deliver innovation, sustainability, and productivity.
• Coach packaging team to build capabilities and foster an inclusive culture.

Skills

Packaging materials

Polymer science

Packaging equipment

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Influencing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Packaging Science

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Job description

PepsiCo Foods North America - Sabra in Chesterfield, VA seeks a Packaging R&D Senior Principal Engineer to lead packaging innovation across the portfolio, focusing on sustainability, quality and cost.

You will build strategies with Marketing, Design, Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement, mentor a team, and serve as Packaging SME in cross-functional leadership meetings, driving growth and profitability. Travel up to 10% domestically, reporting to PepsiCo's Global Foods Packaging group.