Senior Project Engineer - Lead Cross-Functional Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance bonus

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an engineering project manager to oversee capital projects across multiple plants in North America. Based in Chicago or other plant locations, you will drive on-time completion within budget while applying strong mechanical, hydraulic, electronics, and electrical system knowledge.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and deliver technical studies, designs, specifications, and test plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience of full cycle project management experience.
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, and materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems.
• Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, problem solving, and quality improvement.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Packaging methods

Electronics

Electrical systems

Cross-functional leadership

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an engineering project manager to oversee capital projects across multiple plants in North America. Based in Chicago or other plant locations, you will drive on-time completion within budget while applying strong mechanical, hydraulic, electronics, and electrical system knowledge.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and deliver technical studies, designs, specifications, and test plans.