Engineering Graduate

at  PepsiCo

Overview:
Applications are invited for the 24-month fixed term position of an Engineering Graduate in the PepsiCo Ireland Engineering Graduate program.
The program provides an Engineering graduate with first-hand practical experience in supporting all aspects of an exciting business, working across global Engineering teams and with exposure to best-in-class technology, applications and systems.

WHO WE ARE:

• We are a Manufacturing Unit in PepsiCo, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi.
• We are a global organization offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT.
• We are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world.

• Lead/Support the end to end execution of Engineering Projects (including business case development, understanding user requirements/scope, communications with key stakeholders, change management, considering safety, quality and risk)
• Support the plants in the achievement of their KPIs through support of the productivity program
• Understanding and supporting the development of Engineering and procurement standards, including technical and commercial aspects of projects
• Building supplier relationships with key vendors, and understanding the role they play in the delivery of our Capital agenda
• Understanding and implementing Change Management and its importance to the success of the project
• Building an understanding of how to manage Change in a project, and the implications it brings to scope, budget and schedule
• Learn and leverage the best practices from PepsiCo divisions as well as from other industries to support the delivery of best-in-class plant and equipment design, project implementation and construction management
• Participate in Global Engineering Team meetings, share and leverage best practices from other PGCS sites
• Learn and leverage latest cutting edge technologies in key areas of the business
• Learn how to present to and communicate with PGCS senior management for Capex Approvals & Project Updates
• Learn to implement sustainable engineering practices, ensuring sustainability in plant design and operation
• Interface and communication with the plant operations teams, to ensure seamless handover of projects
• Build capability and develop subject matter expertise in key area