PepsiCo · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer/Project Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expPepsiCo is a leading company in the food and beverage industry, seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Project Engineer to oversee engineering activities in packaging, processing, and material handling. The role involves designing mechanical systems, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Food and BeverageConsumer GoodsManufacturingMarketingBrand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
B.S. Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
5 years of Project Management experience
5 to 7 years of mechanical engineering design experience
Experience with design, maintainability, and operation of dust collection systems, pneumatic conveying, grain milling and bulk material handling
Strong understanding of plant facilities such as roofing, air compressors, sprinkler systems, natural gas, and steam
Experience with packaging and processing equipment including mixing, scaling, primary packaging, secondary packaging, case packing, conveying, palletizing, metal detection, check weighing
Knowledge of Combustible Food Ingredients (CFI) risk mediation and reduction and general Dust Risk Mitigation (DRM) hazard analysis and mediation
Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Quality, Food Safety, and Sanitation principles
Understanding of applying Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) considerations into design and execution of projects
Familiar with basics of finance, product cost accounting, statistical process control, and Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM)
Fundamental background with PLC's and process controls
Familiar with principles of building and utilities technologies
Familiar with the application of operation and maintenance principles in all work assignments
Strong leadership skills with the ability to deliver results
Exceptional “people skills”, oral and written communication skills. Strong motivational skills
High degree of commitment to the “team” approach to managing projects and/or solving manufacturing problems using Early Management Tools and Processes
Travel 5-10%
The position will be filled at L7, L8 or L9 depending on the candidates' current level within the SCL Career Model
Benefits
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.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
Recent News
2026-02-09
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