Overview PepsiCo R&D is looking for R&D Global Packaging Associate Principal Engineer to join in Leicester, UK. This role has responsibility to work with various stakeholders on strategic packaging sustainability projects assigned and execute projects to deliver results as defined by the PEP AOP plans in the assigned market. The role will work hand in glove with Sectoral Foods Packaging Dvelopment, Global Materials and Science & Technology teams to define and debottleneck solutions to suit the business need and ensure the Packaging Design follows our PEP targets of RCBR by Design. The role further advances our PEP agenda locally by identifying and testing possible longer term opportunities, technologies and partnerships to enable our PEP 2030 goals of plastic reduction per serve, GHG reduction, ensuring compliance with existing and upcoming regulations. The role will be a key enabler to deliver against our PEP commitments of 2025 and 2030. Responsibilities This role will be responsible for leading and driving agendas across: RBCR by Design Technical Project work to drive AOP / other business plans related to Packaging Sustainability Identifying and testing for EOL solutions for flexible packaging / other packaging materials across the sector Support to New Material / New Supplier Development process to aid the RCBR goal Providing Technical expertise in Sustainability taskforces with Sustainability Office across the BUs of the sector and BU Procurement teams to scout and develop probable technology partners External partnerships and engagement to enable industry progress and implementation of EOL solutions technology solutions to accelerate packaging recovery and deliver circularity for our packaging Partnering with internal stakeholders to build in market adoption to deploy EOL technology solutions RBCR – Recylable Compostable Biodegrdable Reusable as per PEP definitions Accountabilities: - Work with Sector team and S&T in technical projects to ensure design for recycling compliance of our packaging e.g. CEFLEX guidelines, paper based flexible structures (Accountable) - Lead development of testing and results to enable Technical Advocacy for PEP with the likes of Regulators and Industry bodies – eg. Recycling trial (Accountable) - Track / stay up to date with the local regulation / industry movement across packaging sustainability with an aim to influence / aid decision making on packaging specifications (Accountable) - Technical Engagement with external sustainability consortia in chosen EU markets (Accountable) - Nurture and champion technology development relationships to unlock relevant EOL solutions/ in-market adoption plans (Accountable) - Operate & Enable early stage screening LCA (e.g. Packett) to advise Sectoral Packaging development teams Key Technical point of contact for EU (Accountable) - Work with in cross functional partners and value chain partners on technical unlocks for circularity of packaging (consultation). Qualifications - Demonstrated self-starter - Strong understanding of PepsiCo Packaging Sustainability goals - Strong understanding of Packaging Sustainbility, Global trends in the space and metrices - Plastics and CPG packaging expertise gained in an R&D environment - Understanding of various packaging materials, machinery, converting technologies, technical costing models, material chemistry - Affinity with LCA analyses - Ability to develop close working relationships with key functional associates - Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and persuasion skills in a multi-cultural environment - Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and new design implementation. - Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads. - BE Eng or BSc in Chemical Engineering with Packaging Qualification a distinct advantage - Excellent communication and presentation skills required to communicate with both technical and non technical audiences - Ability to convey complex technical details or chemistry or end of life scenarios non technical audiences.