Sr. Project Engineer

General Mills, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health benefits

Annual incentive

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. Albuquerque plant seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects from scope development through startup. You will design systems, size equipment, estimate costs, and procure components while coordinating with cross-functional teams to hit ambitious productivity and cost targets.

The role emphasizes project leadership, vendor management, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance to deliver on capital plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field with project management experience.
• 3+ years in capital management within a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop screening-level estimates, scope, budgets, and funding docs.
• Proven capability to manage multiple large concurrent assignments and teams.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with plant technicians, vendors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site capital projects with budget, schedule, and scope control.
• Develop system designs, size equipment, and procure components.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
• Provide innovative solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Build and lead cross-functional project teams; manage vendors and contractors.
• Support annual capital planning and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & cost estimation

Team mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Overview

The Albuquerque Plant is a high performing plant with 400 employees that serves both the Cereal and Snack businesses. The Cereal Department has three processing systems (twinscrew, twinscrew with coating, hybrid twinscrew/sprout) with each feeding multiple packaging lines. The Bars Department has two systems (Chewy and Crunchy) with each feeding multiple packaging lines. The plant operates with a 4-crew structure where the technician team members operate, maintain and clean their systems.

In this role, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for executing capital projects at their plant which includes scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check-out, and start-up. This role will provide technical solutions across the site, working with a cross functional team..

To learn more about our Albuquerque plant and surrounding area click here !

Key Accountabilities

• Lead Engineer on site level capital projects - overall project management, budget, schedule management, construction management, start-up, conceptual phases, project close-out, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check- out
• Lead system design standards development for divisional unit operations. Includes improvements to existing standards using appropriate technical evaluation and involvement
• Maintain engineering interface with business unit team - maintain close working relationship with Research & Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations leadership, and Financial operations
• Provide innovative technical solutions required to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity and cost savings
• Build and lead cross-functional project teams, align stakeholders on scope, schedule, and deliverables, and communicate effectively with business partners and key customers.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and engineering firms in support of project execution.
• Provide support to annual capital planning process, which may include development and management of the capital program for an operating department
• Coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineers and internal resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or other degree with applicable project management experience or extensive relevant work experience
• 3+ years prior capital management experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of capital planning, capital policy, capital tools, and capital funding processes.
• Ability to develop screening-level estimates, preliminary scope, project budgets, and project funding documentation.
• Demonstrated skills in executing several large concurrent assignments with emphasis on project management, productivity, and packing development
• Demonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, team management, and human relations skills
• Strong ability to involve technicians in the project process
• Experience working with plant technicians, leadership staff, outside vendors and managing contractors and outside firms

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years in relevant food manufacturing with engineering experience
• 6+ years prior capital project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor other Project Engineers or other developing technical resources.
• Construction Management experience
• Understanding of Food Manufacturing regulatory Requirements (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, etc.)
• Experience with continuous improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, or related processes

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$95,300 - $143,200 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

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