Mechanical Engineer​/Project Engineer

Overview

Perform engineering activities required to analyze, design, plan, coordinate and lead assigned projects in packaging, processing, milling and material handling to assure customer satisfaction and meet targeted performance, expectations, timetables, and spending limits.

• Prepare engineering specifications for assigned projects, which include equipment layout, process flow diagrams, controls requirements, power and utility requirements, equipment design and capacity, and oversee the preparation of all necessary drawings.
• Design and implement mechanical systems in manufacturing environment
• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems and components for packaging and processing equipment in Food Manufacturing facility
• Conduct research and analysis to determine the feasibility of proposed mechanical designs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of existing mechanical systems and processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve any mechanical issues that arise during the design, development, and testing stages for processing and packaging equipment
• Develop and conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures on Processing and Packaging equipment .
• Participate in development of projects including Productivity, infrastructure, and Maintenance projects
• Prepare cost, lead-time, and downtime estimates for assigned projects and cost studies.
• Prepare project approval documentation for new products and systems. This includes well written justification, cost estimates, cash flow timing, financial justification form, and presentation deck.
• Manage and control project costs and spend timing to ensure projects are completed within budget.
• Lead assigned projects using the Early Management process through concept, design, installation, commissioning and qualification to meet specified scope and project objectives.
• Lead projects with focus on safety by ensuring all permitting requirements are met, including hot work, permit to work, work at height, crane lift, and that project meets OSHA standards when applicable.
• Obtain the necessary environmental and building permits as needed.
• Ensure project meets key quality requirements such as sanitary design, GMP, hygienic zoning.
• Specify, bid, select, and purchase all equipment and contract installation services for assigned projects, ensuring project meets installation schedules, costs, and design criteria.
• Supervise work conducted by plant labor, contractors, and service personnel to assure efficient coordination and completion of assigned projects as scheduled.
• Provide troubleshooting, problem analysis, and technical support to the plant as required.
• Ensure the implementation of maintenance and operator training for new equipment and systems installed on assigned projects.
• Keep abreast of new technological developments through professional study and review, and initiate uses within the plant.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity and varying priorities at the same time.
• Manage small to intermediate and complex projects and annual project budgets up to $5.0MM.
• Advise and coach co-workers in areas of experience and in general matters, including food safety.
• Suggest innovative and creative new and improved methods.
• Take initiative and provide leadership on all work assignments.

• 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 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, Pepsi Co 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.

• B.S. Engineering Degree in…