Project Engineer

Kraft Heinz; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Davenport Plant is seeking a Project Engineer to direct and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and strong safety and quality practices. The role emphasizes planning, cost controls, and cross-functional collaboration with factories and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or equivalent experience, strong technical and analytical skills, and familiarity with SAP or CMMS and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field preferred or at least one year of full-cycle project engineering experience.
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of SAP or CMMS; AutoCAD preferred.
• Willingness to learn ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, boiler systems, waste treatment and electrical systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and business documents.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and with successful attainment of objectives.
• Completes specific phases of the project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

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Job Description The Project Engineer directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects for the plant by performing or delegating the following duties.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and with successful attainment of objectives.
• Completes specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.
• Utilizes Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) capital chapters and templates to comply with best practices for all projects.
• Ensures compliance with Kraft Heinz Food Safety and Quality (FSQ), safety, and environmental standards and laws and participates in any necessary audits or validation processes.
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving, and quality improvement.
• Participate in committee or task forces where necessary to contribute to company goals.
• In every activity, use the principles of TQM “To do the job right the first time”. This includes establishing requirements and the process maps necessary to meet the customer’s requirements and all things done right the first time.
• Development of project scope, justification, and factory/company impact.
• Development and management of cost controls, asset controls and scheduling controls.
• Hires and supervises various contractors in the scope of project manager. This may encompass all project areas and total up to 50 people dispersed among distinct trades.
• The incumbent must maintain strong records of technical files, vendors, and manufacturers, and engineering groups of new capital projects
• Evaluate, plan and implement approved projects under the direction of Engineering, Project Review Committee and/or Management Board.
• Proactively reduce operational costs and/or improve finished quality attributes or safety through ideation and project development.
• Analyzing and preparing appropriation request for capital improvement and replacements of inefficient assets, collecting and organizing data for future capital improvements on a five-year capital spending budget basis; maintaining and active cost reduction program.
• The incumbent must also possess a high level of human relation skills to be able to efficiently interact with individuals from varying work disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
• Direct and compile capital budgeting; collect future capital project requirements from factory departments and compile into a final five-year capital budget. Control the current fiscal year budget to ensure that the current factory needs are met as well as assuring that their needs are well positioned for the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is preferred or at least one year of experience in full cycle project engineering experience.
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, boiler systems, waste treatment systems, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred or a CMMS system. Knowledge and ability to use AutoCAD preferred.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, complex food manufacturing processes and associated infrastructure supporting the processes.
• Strong communication skills are required for presentations to factory staff on technical issues or specific project activity.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Davenport Plant (New)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.