Engineering Lead — Capital Projects

The Kraft Heinz Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Healthcare coverage

401k

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Chicago is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to lead large-scale projects across the full lifecycle, from front-end development to startup and closeout. This role requires hands-on engineering leadership, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering and 5–7 years of capital project management experience, with the ability to travel up to 50% across North America.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from an accredited school
• 5-7 years of full cycle project management experience
• Experience in capital project governance, vendor management, scheduling, risk management
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, electronics and electrical systems
• Ability to work flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, and overtime
• Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital projects/programs of $20MM or more
• Travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects through full lifecycle, including front end development, cost estimating, execution, commissioning, startup and closeout
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, efficiency and lifecycle cost
• Prepare specifications and technical plans and product testing with cross-functional teams
• Coordinate activities concerning technical developments, scheduling, and testing problems
• Control expenditures within project budget and create bid documents with R&D, Quality, Operations
• Prepare interim and final project reports for technical and stakeholder audiences
• Provide functional and technical support to factories to minimize production and maintenance problems
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving and quality improvement
• Support PRC and key projects as technical advisor or project manager
• Adhere to TQM principles and establish processes to meet customer requirements

Skills

Project management

Cost estimating

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Chicago is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to lead large-scale projects across the full lifecycle, from front-end development to startup and closeout. This role requires hands-on engineering leadership, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering and 5–7 years of capital project management experience, with the ability to travel up to 50% across North America.