Wilson Salgado
Petroleum & Mechanical Engineer | Sr. Engineer Packaging at PepsiCo
- Role
- Senior Packaging Engineer at PepsiCo
- Location
- Bayonne, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Senior Packaging Engineer
May 2025 — Present · Valhalla, NY, US
Technical Brand Stewardship & Productivity professional at PepsiCo, I drive cross-functional packaging initiatives that deliver growth, efficiency, and sustainable value across a wide portfolio of brands. My role involves deep collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and strategic partners to ensure that packaging innovations meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.In my current role, I’ve expanded my responsibilities to include Design to Value (DTV)—a critical new capability aimed at transforming how PepsiCo approaches product and packaging development. By embedding DTV principles into our processes, I help uncover hidden value, enhance functionality, and deliver long-term business impact.I continue to lead all plant trials across manufacturing sites, optimize our specification and data management systems, and find smart, data-driven solutions that unlock productivity. My approach is rooted in continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and a strong passion for collaboration and innovation.
Education
Saint Peter's Prep
High School Diploma, Academic
2012 — 2016
Columbia University
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2021 — 2023
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor's degree, Petroleum Engineering
2016 — 2020
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Science - BS, Petroleum Engineering
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