At #TropicanaBrandsGroup we are passionate about nourishing & delighting our consumers, one sip at a time.
The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset
Tropicana Brands Group R&D in Ireland is looking for a highly qualified Associate Principal Process Engineer for a 12-month fixed term contract to lead consumer-driven innovation and productivity projects for brands including Tropicana, Naked, Copella, and Punica.
As part of an entrepreneurial culture, the ideal candidate will possess an ownership mindset and a focus on the consumer. Comfort with ambiguity, a focus on agility, and appropriate risk-taking is a must. Strong R&D and cross-functional collaboration and communication skills required.
Your Next Pour: The Opportunity & reponsabilities :
* Ownership of scale up and commercialization for critical innovation and productivity projects across the company's portfolio, inclusive of delivering required CAPEX and Third-Party Manufacturing assessments and qualifications.
* Utilize scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the company strategic objectives
* Design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues
* Provide technical risk assessment and perspectives related to new product & process development
* Support or lead thermal process design to achieve commercial sterility standards
* Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Supply Chain, and other groups
* Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies.
* Utilize outstanding teamwork, collaboration, communication, and leadership skills to deliver cross-functional projects on time and on budget
The Perfect Blend: Experience & requirements:
* B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related scientific field; advanced degree preferred
* Minimum 10 years of experience in consumer product process engineering, beverage experience a plus
* Understanding of food, safety, and quality in relation to thermal processing and commercial sterility
* Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments
* Strong project management skills required for developing project timelines with multiple cross-functional touchpoints, including management of project budgets. Includes p.m. systems (e.g., End to End Stagegate, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Matrix One, MS Project)
* Ability to plan and execute pilot and production scale trials and testing to support process validation, small-scale product preparations for internal testing, and small consumer testing. Proficiency with Designs of Experiment a plus.
* Provide technical support at contract/custom manufacturer(s) during product development and at start-up to ensure appropriate process scale-up and assure technical requirements are met.
* Author process instructions through collaboration with manufacturing engineers internally and externally.
* Stay in the forefront of product, packaging, and process innovations and trends so that new technologies can be leveraged
* Must be open to 15-25% domestic travel
* Must be legally authorized to work across Europe without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
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