Facilities Engineer

Overview

At Pepsi Co, our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker—we reach millions of consumers every day.

Our teams are thinkers, creators, and problem solvers who turn ideas into action. Guided by innovation and consumer centricity, we create joyful moments through food and beverages while empowering associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Wherever you sit in the organization, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to shape your career and the world around you.

As the Facilities Engineer, we will need you to 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 $80,200 - $134,250.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting…