Project Engineer – Project Design

Kraft Heinz; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

7% 401(k) matching

Diversity resource groups

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Project Engineer to join a passionate design team focused on Growth, Capacity, and Manufacturing Strategy. This role involves developing large-scale projects from ideation to execution, emphasizing packaging equipment.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and strong computer skills, with a deep understanding of Manufacturing KPIs. Responsibilities include creating pivotal initiatives and collaborating with internal and third-party teams. Benefits include comprehensive wellness coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related field.
• Strong computer skills essential.
• Deep understanding of Manufacturing KPIs necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and implement pivotal initiatives.
• Research technical solutions to reduce labor reliance.
• Build budgetary estimates for capital investments.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and timelines.
• Collaborate with third-party engineering firms.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Understanding of Manufacturing KPIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Project Engineer – Project Design will be part of a small design team passionate about Growth, Capacity and Cost Improvement Manufacturing Strategy, with a packaging equipment focus. The team is responsible for developing large-scale projects from ideation to execution. These projects are identified for their criticality to service, innovation, or business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the creation, development, and implementation of pivotal initiatives.
• Research and refine technical solutions to reduce labor reliance across multiple product categories.
• Build preliminary budgetary estimates across multiple teams (packaging, process, infrastructure, utilities) to guide the business toward the best ROI for capital investments.
• Work with the Supply Chain Development function to create cases that support the proposed engineering scope.
• Develop project design, detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, timelines and bid documentation for capital projects identified as high potential for investment.
• Apply and improve specifications and standards for packaging equipment, taking findings from each project and codifying them for future use.
• Work with third‑party engineering firms to develop for‑bid and for‑construction drawings.
• Act as a resident guide within the packaging equipment field of expertise, providing guidance to the broader team on the strategic fit within the Manufacturing Network.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities based on the business segment cost needs and the latest technical solutions.
• Present to senior leadership about project viability during conceptualization, future pipeline ideas, and project updates during the scope development stage.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field/experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Possess a deep understanding of Manufacturing KPIs.

Benefits

Access to an array of comprehensive wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, and Business Resource Groups to foster diversity, inclusion and belonging. Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees and immediately for salaried employees.

Work Environment & Schedule

This role is a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores and manufacturing facilities. The position requires 30–50% domestic and international travel, with travel cycles dependent on project development stage. A driver’s license is required. The role includes periodic onsite work in factories.

Physical Demands

• Constant keyboard or text input.
• Occasional accessing high or low objects.
• Occasional scaling staircases.
• Frequent standing during commissioning, FAT and startup.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].