Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Project Engineer for the Muscatine Factory to direct and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and alignment with quality goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop specifications, support manufacturing operations, and drive cost reductions while applying TQM principles to achieve first-time-right results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of project engineering experience.
• Experience with cost control and budgeting.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects to meet time and budget targets.
• Prepare specifications, plans, and product testing.
• Coordinate technical developments and problem solving.
• Provide technical support to factories to minimize issues.
• Develop cost controls and capital budgeting.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical reading & interpretation

Presentation skills

Mathematical analysis

Mechanical and hydraulic systems

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Project Engineer directs and coordinates exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering project for the plant or within the area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Key Responsibilities of the Role

• To ensure projects are completed on time within budget or 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.
• Design, develop, and improve internal processes and processing equipment.

• 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.
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problems solving, and quality improvement.
• Participate in committee or task forces where necessary to contribute to company goals.
• Support PRC and key support projects as technical advisor or project manager.
• 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.
• Promote TQM through actions and communications to all customers (internal and external), conformance to requirements, to provide quality products and services and provide technical solutions/leadership for the reduction in cost of quality.
• Development of project scope, justification, and factory/company impact.
• Appropriation preparation including cost estimates, savings, and timing plan.
• 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 a strong back-up source of technical files, vendors, and manufacturers, and engineering groups in order to respond to needs for new packaging methods or to identify technologies/equipment for application in the packaging area.
• Evaluate, plan and implement approved projects in he direction of Engineering, Project Review Committee and/or Management Board.
• Cost Reduction/Production Improvement; Participate actively in Company efforts to reduce operational costs and improve finished quality attributes. Develop projects where appropriate to initiate utilization of cost cutting/quality improving technique or equipment.
• 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’s 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 currently fiscal year budget to ensure that the current factory needs are met as well s assuring that its needs are well positioned for the future.
• Analyze and prepare appropriation requests; prepares and financially analyzes all capital and expense appropriation requests. This includes new facilities and equipment for factory operating improvements, capacity increases and replacement of equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is Strongly Preferred
• 3+ years of experience or full cycle Project Engineering experience.
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, and materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems.
• Strong communication skills are required for presentations to factory staffs on technical issues or specific project activity.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets 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, afternoons, midnights, and overtime as needed.

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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 savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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)

Muscatine Factory

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.