Sr Manager Engineering- Wastewater Process Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Wastewater Process Design Engineer to own the discipline within the Design and Technical Capabilities team, defining standards and generating projects for initial budgeting and final pricing. The role focuses on feasibility studies, equipment designs, and engineering standards that support project execution to improve speed of delivery.

Responsibilities include standard designs, cross-functional reviews, and collaboration with suppliers, R&D and QA to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field/experience.
• 5-8 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience applying standard engineering techniques for safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and defining project scopes.

Responsibilities

• Create standard engineering designs and Capex estimates for major WWTP initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional reviews to define standard processes and timelines.
• Develop equipment standards to enable standard pricing with suppliers.
• Deploy standardized WWTP equipment designs across the zone.
• Benchmark equipment and processes and share best practices.
• Provide technical support during equipment build, testing and commissioning.
• Define KPIs for wastewater plants and track performance.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean/continuous improvement

Industry 4.0 knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Wastewater Process Design Engineer is a subject matter expert that will lead their discipline as part of the Design and Technical Capabilities team to define standards, consistent processes, and formulate projects that can be used and issued to suppliers for initial budget and final pricing and order placement. This position is responsible for completing capital engineering feasibility studies, creating initial and detailed equipment designs, and creating engineering standards that complement the equipment design and can be utilized for project feasibility and execution phases of projects to improve speed of execution. This individual will require both the project management and technical knowledge to develop the scope for complex wastewater treatment projects. While this role will be focused on wastewater processing expertise, team members are expected to have general knowledge of infrastructure, utilities, and food and beverages process technologies.

Job Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Create standard engineering project designs and Capex estimates for major WWTP capital initiatives working together with project leads and their teams.
• Participate & lead cross functional reviews to define and agree standard process flows ensure all major Capital projects (>$1MM) within the Zone are designed to maintain business continuity, maximize operating income and factory efficiency, including the formulation of: standard designs, cost estimation and challenging timelines together with BU Engineering, ORM, R&D and FS&Q.
• Develop equipment standards and designs to enable Procurement to obtain standard pricing structures for particular/preferred suppliers. Working closely with Capex Procurement, BU Engineering, ORM, R&D and FS&Q.
• Develop & deploy standardized WWTP equipment and design for Capex projects across the Zone and champion the wastewater process in relation to specific projects to ensure compliance.
• Establish benchmarking of common equipment or processes and Capital projects across the Zone to understand key advantages of each the various installed WWTP
• Identify and evaluate Best Available Technologies and engineering practices for their discipline, sharing them across the zone, and globally where appropriate. With the aim of delivering projects in a more consistent and expedient manner.
• Provide technical support to project engineers as requested during equipment build, acceptance testing and commissioning.
• Participate in Post Project Implementation Reviews to understand areas for improvement and revision versus the established standards and approach.
• Utilize and improves specifications and standards for WWTP equipment, taking learnings 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 expert within the processing equipment field of expertise, providing guidance to the broader team on the strategic fit within the Manufacturing Network.
• Participate in Zone Technical Peer Reviews (TPR) to ensure projects are properly designed while meeting safety, quality, sanitary requirements, and following KHC standards and specifications.
• Create and expand the Zone Wastewater survey, measure and validate the current state performance, align targets to improve performance, implement improvements and measure the effectiveness of these implementations.
• Define and implement operating KPIs for Wastewater plants.
• Work with external stakeholders (OEM’s, Contractors, local utility, and downstream wastewater facilities, etc.) to ensure that they are aligned with the Kraft Heinz direction and deliver maximum value for our investments.
• Support troubleshooting efforts in wastewater processes across the Zone.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field/experience is required.
• 5-8 years of manufacturing experience is required with the ability to articulate & implement new technologies and process designs.
• Wastewater operator’s license a plus, but not required.
• Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Experience with writing scopes of work based on project requirements.
• Possess a deep understanding of Manufacturing KPIs.
• Able to lead a cross functional team.
• Able to influence senior leaders within the Manufacturing Leadership Team.
• Act as the resident domain expert within their field.
• Demonstrable knowledge in their discipline in defining processes and establishing engineering standard for the use in engineering projects.
• Experienced engineer with a thorough knowledge of proven and advanced technology and with the ability to apply that knowledge practically to ensure objective decision making in a timely manner that will provide competitive and innovative advantage.
• Demonstrable skills obtained through implementation of projects that include a high level of Automation and integrated control systems and practical application of Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Experience of working with LEAN or similar structured continuous improvement methodologies.
• Able to travel as needed.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires 30% domestic and international travel. The travel requirements are cyclical and will be dependent on the development stage of the project. Many of our factories are located several hours from the nearest airport, so a driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements

Include but not limited to:

• Constant keyboard or text input
• Occasional accessing high or low objects
• Occasional scaling staircases
• Frequent standing during Commissioning, FAT and Startup

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

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

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

Benefits

• 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)

Chicago/Aon Center

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.