Process Engineer

Job Description:

Overview

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that
includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.
Responsibilities

Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while delivering the required quality standards. The role focuses on improving yield, reducing waste, increasing line efficiency, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

* Analyze production data to improve true efficiency, throughput, yield, and product quality.
* Identify and eliminate process losses, waste, and bottlenecks.
* Lead root cause analysis for quality, food safety, and operational issues.
* Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and process changes.
* Develop and maintain process standards, SOPs, and operating parameters.
* Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance teams.
* Monitor critical process parameters such as equipment performance, raw material efficiency, and packaging integrity.
* Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and company standards.
* Train operators and frontline leaders on process controls and best practices.

Key KPIs

* True Efficiency
* Production Yield
* Waste & Scrap Reduction
* Customer Complaints
* Downtime Reduction
* Throughput Improvement
* Energy & Water Consumption
* Food Safety Compliance

Qualifications

Requirements

Education
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Experience
* 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred).
* Experience in FMCG manufacturing is highly preferrable.
Technical Skills
* Process optimization and statistical analysis.
* Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA).
* Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
* Proficiency in Excel and manufacturing data analysis tools.
* Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
* Experience with AI tools (Claude preferred).
Behavioral Competencies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
* Project management capability.
* Hands-on approach and shop-floor presence.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Continuous improvement mindset.

Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while delivering the required quality standards. The role focuses on improving yield, reducing waste, increasing line efficiency, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

* Analyze production data to improve true efficiency, throughput, yield, and product quality.
* Identify and eliminate process losses, waste, and bottlenecks.
* Lead root cause analysis for quality, food safety, and operational issues.
* Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and process changes.
* Develop and maintain process standards, SOPs, and operating parameters.
* Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance teams.
* Monitor critical process parameters such as equipment performance, raw material efficiency, and packaging integrity.
* Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and company standards.
* Train operators and frontline leaders on process controls and best practices.

Key KPIs

* True Efficiency
* Production Yield
* Waste & Scrap Reduction
* Customer Complaints
* Downtime Reduction
* Throughput Improvement
* Energy & Water Consumption
* Food Safety Compliance

Candidate Requirements:

Requirements

Education
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Experience
* 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred).
* Experience in FMCG manufacturing is highly preferrable.
Technical Skills
* Process optimization and statistical analysis.
* Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA).
* Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
* Proficiency in Excel and manufacturing data analysis tools.
* Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
* Experience with AI tools (Claude preferred).
Behavioral Competencies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
* Project management capability.
* Hands-on approach and shop-floor presence.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Continuous improvement mindset