New Grad Software Engineer Jobs in Kitchener Waterloo, ON

Overview

PepsiCo Foods Canada has a current opening at the Frito Lay Facility in Cambridge, ON for a New Grad, Capital Projects Leader

Compensation: $56,700 - $92,400 

This position requires flexible availability to work a variety of shifts including afternoons, evenings, or weekend shifts   

What you can expect from us 

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits tailored to support your well-being
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole self to work
• A supportive and collaborative team invested in your growth and development
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• An organization that aims to use their scale, reach and expertise to build a more sustainable world 

Responsibilities

• Apply sound engineering principles to all assigned projects.
• Manage all projects using Early Management principles.
• Where necessary, create scope of work documents for preliminary projects to determine project design, project feasibility, and project specification. Prepare capital appropriation requests (CARs) for review and approval on assigned projects.
• Prepare and maintain updated cost and lead-time estimates for assigned projects and cost studies.
• Obtain and adopt all requirements associated with assigned projects including but not limit to building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, good manufacturing practices, safety, OSHA, and all governmental regulations.
• Specify, bid, and purchase necessary services and equipment to complete assigned projects with minimal interruption to production. Maintain and upkeep project purchases by managing purchase orders, invoices, and cost tracking documents as per audit standards. 
• Supervise and coordinate installation by contractors, plant labor, and support services to provide efficient and timely completion of assigned projects. Oversee preparation of all necessary drawings following installation and distribute where applicable.
• Provide and/or coordinate training to maintenance and operators on all new equipment installed on assigned project.
• Complete cost studies and cost estimates for yearly projects.
• Complete full project closures on all assigned projects.
• Be innovative in identifying ways to decrease utility and maintenance costs.
• Lead cost savings initiatives.
• Maintain all required documentation for corporate and governmental regulatory compliance. 

Qualifications

• You have graduated with your bachelor's degree in 2024, 2025 or will be graduating by June 2026 
• 2-5 years manufacturing experience and utilizing the following skills: 
• Capital project planning and engineering.
• Experiences with batching and transfer systems are assets.
• Experience with high-speed packaging machinery.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (FMEA, Six-Sigma, TPM, etc).
• Demonstrated project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead and coach trades of people and groups of individuals with various levels of education and experience.
• University degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical and analytical aptitude required.
• Demonstrated ability to long range plan and execution of the plan.
• Strong Interpersonal skills and experience in managing people. 

Careers to Smile About: 

At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay's and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. 

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. 

Whatever your role, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. 

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.  

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME