About this opportunity
PepsiCo lists this Associate Principal Engineer - Automation Packaging Engineering opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Quaker Supply Chain & Transformation Engineering – Automation Engineer is accountable for executing projects aimed at transforming Quaker packaging operations. This role will also assist in development of the multi-year equipment and capital strategy, development & standardization of manufacturing capabilities, leading continuous improvement efforts. This role leads cross-functional collaboration of internal and external partners, as well as headquarters and field stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead scope development, design recommendations, and vendor selection for Quaker packaging projects.
Lead continuous improvement and lessons-learned practices.
Support project execution for new capacity production lines and productivity projects at 4 Quaker facilities and occasionally contract manufacturers.
Develop, manage, and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
Support development and execution of the multi-year equipment strategy and commercialization for the Quaker fleet across 4 facilities.
Support and lead cross-functional teams consisting of Headquarters, Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Equipment Vendors, Systems Integrators, External Engineering and Construction Contractors.
Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes.
Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.
Supports and encourages knowledge development of peers and partners.
Develop into a subject matter expert (SME) for Quaker’s packaging equipment.
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
Adequately manage, communicate and mitigate project risks.
BS in Engineering/Science in a relevant field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering).
7+ years of relevant experience
Technical Leadership Skills:
Scope development
Drawing review and approval
Design review leadership
Development of selection criteria and option evaluation
Start-Up, Commissioning, & Post-Commission support of equipment and processes
Vendor bid evaluation
Strong technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn.
Solid understanding of manufacturing plant operations.
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and competing priorities
Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate well to project stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional partners
Manufacturing & equipment development experience is preferred
Ability to travel up to 40%
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections , commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.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.PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / AgeIf you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy .Please view our Pay Transparency Statement .
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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