Please note: The selected candidate will need to be based in Sanand, Gujarat, India. This is an Individual Contributor position.

Our APAC Innovation Centers sit at the heart of The Coca-Cola Company's next chapter of growth. We are committed to transforming and evolving our organization and ambitions — bringing our people closer to the consumer, continuously raising the bar, and embracing digitalization to enable sustainable growth. We are looking for a highly driven individual contributor who thrives on ownership and impact, and who fuels the innovation pipeline with bold ideas that translate into real-world results. This role is not about maintaining the status quo; it is about challenging assumptions, unlocking opportunity, and personally driving valuable breakthrough innovation. You will apply pilot plant management and process expertise to lead ideas from concept to execution, contributing to a strong and diverse portfolio of meaningful innovation — accelerating growth and helping shape the future of the organization. 

As an Engineer, Process Development, in this role, you will provide technical expertise to ensure smooth execution of projects, overcoming process challenges through smart, science-based solutions. You will play a leading role in managing and optimizing the Pilot Plant operations, capabilities to support INSWA and Global GDI initiatives. As part of a highly impactful team, you will manage technology research, and product/process development to drive innovation forward. As a key connector between internal and external stakeholders, you will collaborate with GDI teams, manufacturing and engineering partners, bottlers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure pilot plant production of innovations, quality and safety of pilot plant facility and operations, and successful implementation of breakthrough process innovations.

What You'll Do For Us

Manage pilot plant – Manage pilot plant projects for both GDI and commercial production purposes, including adding new machinery, equipment/layout improvements, and EHS/GMP improvements.
Process development – Provide technical expertise for new product processes across the full lifecycle, from ideation through commercialization.
Test, Learn, improve – Plan/schedule and execute pilot trials to demonstrate proof of principle before commercialization, and pro-actively identify opportunities for process improvement and operational optimization. Maintain the right change over protocols to avoid cross contamination between the products.
Technology validation and transfer– Support validation of new technologies at bottling sites and develop comprehensive technology transfer documentation in close coordination with internal stakeholders.
Analytical knowledge-Hands on experience on basic analytical procedures of beverages and operations of the apparatus/maintenance.
Inventory management-Ensure the inventory of required raw material in close coordination with product developers, internal and external partners. Basic understanding of safety stocks and FIFO/LIFO material movements etc. Maintaining the spare parts inventory of the pilot plant machinery for periodic annual maintenance and timely trouble shooting.
Collaborate Broadly – Partner with CPS, innovation and commercialisation, Supply Chain, Packaging, and Quality for seamless delivery. Bring outside in by leveraging external partners and resources to drive agility
Stay Ahead – Track market and process trends, along with emerging technologies and innovations, to assess their relevance and potential impact to KO.
Partnership with global process network- Proactively liaise with the regional and global process network and key stakeholders to stay up to date on best practices, evolving operating models, and digital advancements, and translate applicable insights into actionable improvements for INSWA processes.
Maintain Excellence – Maintain equipment in optimal operating condition while ensuring strict adherence to safety, compliance, and documentation standards.
Digital acumen- Leverage various digital tools and technologies to digitize trail data and process conditions, enabling enhanced traceability, data transparency, and efficient to support continuous process improvement and future decision‑making.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's/master's in food engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar.
2–4 years in process development in food or beverages and through understanding of unit operations of pilot plant.
Knowledge of pilot plant maintenance and up keeping.
Project Management Capable of managing and delivering projects and programs on schedule.
Quality System Management Proficiency in quality system management.
Basic microbiological knowledge.
Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills in cross-functional settings.
Good networking, problem solving and negotiation skills
Digital literacy — able to use formulation databases, simulation tools, and basic data analytics.
Regional travel up to 20–30%.

What We Can Do For You

Purpose With Impact

We take a purpose‑driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment, strengthen the communities we serve, and deliver safe, high‑quality products every day. Your work will contribute directly to creating positive changes.

Global Collaboration & Learning

You'll be part of a globally connected organization where ideas, expertise, and innovation flow freely across regions. This environment enables you to learn from others, accelerate your growth, and contribute to solutions that scale worldwide.

A Community of Belonging

We foster a culture where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. We believe that diverse perspectives and an inclusive environment drive better outcomes—for our people and our business.

Competitive Rewards & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, with core benefits beginning on your first day. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth, and long‑term success.

Candidate Attributes

Critical to our growth is the development and recruitment of modern technical leaders who will demonstrate specific growth behaviours. The key candidate attributes we will be seeking are:

Curious — Keep seeking, never settle.

Staying curious about what is outside, and two steps ahead inspires us to challenge the status quo. Having the courage to look and leap is the way we grow. Because asking what if pushes us to the next level as people and as a company.

Empowered — Make it happen.

True empowerment is the result of taking responsibility. This means giving yourself permission to see it, say it and do it, and owning the outcomes. Because we move forward faster when we all take action.

Agile — Push for progress, not perfection.

There are very few overnight successes. Greatness is borne of many little victories (and failures). Share v 1.0, test it, and make it better. Then create the next version. Because the moment we think something is perfect, it will be obsolete.

Inclusive — Include, value, and trust each other.

We are smart alone but together we are genius. This means being inclusive, giving the benefit of the doubt and being responsible for each other. Because, for our company to thrive for the next 100+ years, smart is not enough. We need genius.

Why Join Us

Impact at Scale: Shape products enjoyed by millions across diverse APAC markets.
Global Connectivity: Access world-class technical expertise, innovation labs, and global R&D networks.
Digital Future: Lead with next-gen tools — from AI-driven formulation insights to virtual product design.
Creative Freedom: Drive innovation that blends science, consumer desire, and brand vision.
Legacy: Be part of a team building the future of beverages, with agility, ambition, and excellence.

What can help you to be successful in the role

Growth Behavior

Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.
Commercially Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.
Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.
Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.

Leadership Behavior

Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.
Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders
Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others development to achieve their full potential.
Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.

What We Can Do For You

Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We want to make our culture inevitable.
International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.

Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiological Test, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Testing, Sustainability, Waterfall Model

Location(s):

India

City/Cities

Ahmedabad

Travel Required

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date

March 30, 2026

Our Purpose And Growth Culture

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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