Project Engineer

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At Pepsi we spread home-grown joy in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nations largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC SC MD & DE.

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Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Venturesis seeking a Project Engineer to join our team.

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntorys non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make sell and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCos beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams growing for good and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages like our Natures Twist refreshing lemonade line and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity teamwork accountability adaptability and communication in all we do and expect from all team members. Wed love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Project Engineer Role Overview

As part of the Engineering team the primary function of this position is to support the planning coordination and execution of capital and productivity projects across Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV). This role will partner with Operations Engineering Commercial Demand Planning and other business functions to assist with project delivery improve operational performance and support business growth initiatives.

The Project Engineer will work closely with senior engineering leaders plant teams contractors and equipment suppliers to gain project management experience while developing technical and business knowledge. The role provides opportunities to lead smaller capital projects and contribute to larger cross-functional project initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Capital Project Management

• Support the execution of capital projects from concept through startup and project closure.

• Manage small to moderate-sized projects under the guidance of senior engineering leadership.

• Assist with project planning scheduling budgeting risk identification and stakeholder communications.

• Track project milestones action items and deliverables to ensure successful execution.

• Monitor project progress and provide status updates to project teams and stakeholders.

• Support contractor coordination equipment installation activities commissioning and startup efforts.

• Maintain project documentation including schedules budgets drawings specifications and project reports.

• Participate in vendor selection equipment procurement and project implementation activities.

• Assist in identifying and implementing productivity improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

• Support project governance change management and project reporting processes.

• Maintain safe and organized work environments throughout all project activities.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Assist with tracking capital spending project budgets and forecasting activities.

• Support procurement processes including purchase requisitions purchase orders and invoice tracking.

• Help develop project estimates justifications and business case documentation.

• Monitor project costs and communicate potential budget risks.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective working relationships with manufacturing warehouse supply chain and commercial teams.

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

• Participate in project meetings and communicate project updates to team members.

• Support coordination between internal customers contractors and vendors.

Technical Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Develop technical knowledge of manufacturing warehouse and utility systems.

• Participate in equipment startup activities and operator training programs.

• Learn and apply project management best practices engineering standards and PBV procedures.

• Seek opportunities to share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Support technical evaluations and equipment performance assessments.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve safety quality efficiency and productivity.

• Participate in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis activities.

• Support implementation of operational and engineering improvements.

• Assist in documenting project lessons learned and best practices.

Engineering

• Assist with project scope development and technical design reviews.

• Support development and review of equipment specifications and technical documentation.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to evaluate engineering solutions.

• Assist with data collection analysis and project feasibility studies.

• Provide project support to Engineering Operations Quality Facilities IT and EHS teams as needed.

Environmental Health & Safety

• Promote PBVs safety culture and participate in safety initiatives including the Good Catch program.

• Ensure project activities comply with PBV EH&S policies procedures and applicable regulations.

• Identify and communicate potential safety concerns.

• Participate in safety reviews contractor safety meetings and hazard assessments.

• Review project activities to ensure safe work practices are followed.

• Report incidents near misses and safety observations in accordance with company requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Industrial Chemical Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline required.

• Zero (0) to three (3) years of engineering project management manufacturing or related experience required.

• Internship co-op or project experience in manufacturing food and beverage consumer packaged goods (CPG) or related industries preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong organization communication and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Teams).

• Basic understanding of project management principles and engineering fundamentals.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD Microsoft Project Power BI or similar tools is a plus.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment systems is preferred.

• Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.

• Eagerness to learn collaborate and develop technical and leadership capabilities.

• Valid drivers license required and must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.

• Must be willing to travel up to 35% annually and work occasional weekends or off-hours to support project activities.

Compensation and Benefits

As part of your total compensation package you will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off including holidays vacation days personal days parental leave and bereavement leave

• 401(k) with a company match

• Medical prescription dental and vision insurance options as well as supplemental health plan options including accident critical illness and hospitalization

• Saving and spending accounts

• Company-paid telemedicine services

• Free counseling and information services

• Wellness program

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid disability coverage

• Adoption assistance

• Education assistance

• Legal service plan option

• Pay advance option

Unfortunately we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1- or via e-mail at

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