R&D Assoc Process Engineer (Europe Foods R&D Process Deployment)

Overview:

We are seeking an R\&D Assoc Process Engineer to lead process deployment projects across Europe Foods.

This role will support key priorities, including:

• Scoping, installation and commissioning of new non\-centreline equipment, and defining and executing product validation plans to ensure successful commercialisation.


• Process and equipment risk assessments to evaluate capability against target product designs.


• Make vs. buy process mapping to build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of process technologies, equipment assets and manufacturing capabilities across the region.


• Capacity boost projects.


• Deployment of technologies under the PepsiCo Positive (Pep\+) Decarbonisation Agenda.

The role spans multiple brands across both Snacks and Grains categories and involves working with a broad range of manufacturing process technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead process and equipment risk assessments to evaluate the capability of new technologies to deliver target product designs and support investment decisions.


• Drive the development, testing, qualification, and commercialization of process systems and equipment using internal and external resources.


• Lead pilot plant and manufacturing scale\-up trials, including data collection, analysis, and timely communication of results, conclusions, and recommendations.


• Partner with Food Safety and Quality teams to ensure process systems consistently deliver safe, high\-quality, and stable products.


• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to screen, model, validate, and optimise pilot and commercial process performance while ensuring statistical robustness.


• Develop and maintain a Europe Foods process knowledge map, capturing equipment, process capabilities, site assets, technology platforms, and manufacturing expertise.


• Identify capability, knowledge, or system gaps and recommend corrective actions, including process improvements, coaching, training, and capability\-building initiatives.


• Contribute to continuous improvement workstreams that enhance business processes, increase efficiency, strengthen knowledge sharing, and support team development through coaching and best\-practice implementation.


• Collaborate effectively across R\&D, Supply Chain, Engineering, MOS, Quality, Food Safety, Procurement, and external partners to deliver business objectives.

Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 3\-4 years' experience in process engineering or product/process development within the Food \& Beverage industry. Other relevant backgrounds or experience will be considered.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, apply statistical methods, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.


• Demonstrated experience developing, scaling, and commercialising new products, processes, or equipment in cross\-functional environments.


• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in fast\-paced and dynamic environments.


• Experience working within a Technical Stage\-Gate development framework is preferred.


• Ability and willingness to travel across Europe and internationally (approximately 25–30%).

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