Associate Principal Engineer

OverviewSupply Chain Associate Principal Engineer (L09) to manage Capacity, Innovation, Productivity and Sustainability projects in the Transformation & Engineering department. ResponsibilitiesExecute engineering solutions to bring new capacity, innovation, productivity and sustainability projects that enable 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 cost 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: 25% to 35%.Compensation and Benefits:The expected compensation range for this position is between $89,000 - $149,000.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. QualificationsPrevious Project Management in Manufacturing experience preferred.BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.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 to project stakeholders including senior leadership and cross-functional partners. EEO StatementOur 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 4901-4919, 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 IdentityIf 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