Senior Project Engineer — Lead Capital Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sr Project Engineer to lead capital maintenance and engineering projects across North America. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure projects meet quality and schedule targets.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years of full-cycle project management, with strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical system knowledge. Travel up to 50% across North America is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of full cycle project management experience.
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, electronics and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Controls expenditures within limits of project budget.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.

Skills

Full cycle project management

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Packaging methods

Electronics

Electrical systems

Computer applications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sr Project Engineer to lead capital maintenance and engineering projects across North America. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure projects meet quality and schedule targets.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years of full-cycle project management, with strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical system knowledge. Travel up to 50% across North America is expected.