R&D Packaging Innovation Principal Engineer

4 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom PepsiCo Full time

This role is focused on driving strategic packaging sustainability projects across various markets. Key responsibilities include working with internal stakeholders to execute projects aligned with the PEP + AOP plans and collaborating with external partners to advance PepsiCo's packaging sustainability goals.

The successful candidate will have expertise in plastics and CPG packaging, with a strong understanding of packaging sustainability, global trends, and metrics. They will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop close working relationships with key functional associates.

Key responsibilities:

  • Drive technical project work to deliver against AOP and PEP + business plans
  • Collaborate with Sectoral Foods Packaging Development and Global Materials teams to define and debottleneck solutions for packaging sustainability
  • Develop close working relationships with key functional associates to advance PepsiCo's packaging sustainability goals
  • Provide technical expertise to sustainability taskforces and external partners to scout and develop probable technology partners
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to build in-market adoption of EOL technology solutions

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated self-starter with a strong understanding of PepsiCo's packaging sustainability goals
  • Strong understanding of packaging sustainability, global trends, and metrics
  • Expertise in plastics and CPG packaging gained in an R&D environment
  • Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and new design implementation


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