Senior Engineering Manager, Ammonia Refrigeration

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Chicago is seeking a Sr Manager Engineering focused on refrigeration, HVAC, and plant systems. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians to design, optimize, and manage ammonia-based refrigeration systems across food processing facilities.

You will develop standards, oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and capital projects, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure reliable, efficient plant operations. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• RETA certification and knowledge of ammonia/refrigeration standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional engineering team for ammonia/refrigeration projects.
• Develop scopes of work, block diagrams, and equipment selections for ammonia systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and process safety management (PSM) requirements.
• Prepare capital project designs, cost estimates, and vendor coordination.
• Travel up to 50% for project support and commissioning.

Skills

Staff leadership

Project management

Ammonia refrigeration

HVACR design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Kraft Heinz Chicago is seeking a Sr Manager Engineering focused on refrigeration, HVAC, and plant systems. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians to design, optimize, and manage ammonia-based refrigeration systems across food processing facilities.

You will develop standards, oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and capital projects, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure reliable, efficient plant operations. Occasional travel may be required.