Project Engineer - Central Office

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At Wis-Pak, we’re more than just a manufacturer—we’re the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl’r. Chances are, you’ve enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store.

As a billion-dollar organization, we’re growing fast and innovating even faster. We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution, Wis-Pak is the place for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary & bonus potential
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage       
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development & Continuous Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

About the Role

As our Project Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and implementing infrastructure and process equipment that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. You’ll lead strategic initiatives that align with food quality certifications, optimize energy use, and drive continuous improvement across our facilities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the design, development, and implementation of infrastructure and process equipment.
• Ensuring process capability and cost efficiency aligned with product specifications.
• Leading engineering projects that meet food quality certifying body requirements.
• Developing and executing a 3–5 year Long-Range Capital Plan for assigned facilities.
• Reporting regularly on project status and performance.
• Investigating major equipment and process failures and recommending solutions.
• Participating in cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement strategies.
• Supporting energy optimization and environmental control efforts.
• Traveling up to 50% to support projects at assigned facilities.

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DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive and hands-on engineer who’s brings an action and results oriented approach to project engineering management.

You’ll bring:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred or 12+ years of directly related equivalent work experience.
• Food, beverage or CPG industry experience is required.
• Proven experience in cradle-to-grave infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing multimillion dollar capital projects from inception to completion.
• Multi-site experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, analytical, planning, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and strong ability to influence and collaborate with employees, leadership, and external vendors.
• A self-starter mindset with high level of personal accountability and ownership.

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to engineer the future with us?  Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.