Sr. Project Engineer - Buffalo, NY

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

Job summary

General Mills, Buffalo site, seeks a Lead Engineer for Capital Projects in the Cereal Processing Department. The role involves managing capital projects from concept through start-up, coordinating with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and finance to achieve objectives.

You will drive system design, procurement, installation, and start-up while overseeing budgeting and long-range plans for packaging improvements and obsolescence. Strong project leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with plant technicians, leadership staff, and outside vendors.
• Proven ability to manage several large concurrent assignments.
• Working knowledge of packaging systems and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to close-out, including scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and start-up.
• Lead system design standards development for divisional unit operations with technical evaluation and oversight.
• Maintain engineering interface with the business unit and collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations leadership, and finance.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting assistance to Engineers, Maintenance, and Line Teams.
• Provide innovative technical solutions to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity.
• Lead annual capital planning for the Packaging Department, including long-range plans for obsolescence, packaging innovation, and growth.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree 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

This position will be responsible for executing Capital Projects including scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check-out and start-up. This position will be located at the Buffalo Site supporting the Cereal Processing Department.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead Engineer on Capital Projects - overall project management, construction management, start-up, conceptual phases, project close-out, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment design andselection, procurement, installation, and check-out.
• Lead system design standards development for divisional unit operations, includes improvements to existing standards usingappropriate technicalevaluation and oversight.
• Maintain engineering interface with business unit team -maintainclose workingrelationship with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations leadership, and financial operations.
• Offer production support and troubleshootingassistanceto Engineers, Maintenance, and Line Teams.
• Provide innovative technical solutionsrequiredto meet businessobjectiveswith emphasis on productivity.
• Lead annual capital planning process for the Packaging Department, including Long Range Plans for obsolescence, Packaging Innovation, and Growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of project engineering experience in Manufacturing
• Bachelor'sof Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience.
• Experience working with plant technicians, leadership staff, outside vendors, and managing contractors and engineering firms.
• Demonstrated skills in executing several large concurrent assignments with emphasis on project management,productivityand innovation.
• Working knowledge of packaging systems, plant manufacturing, engineering,qualityand research functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with continuous improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, or related processes
• Construction management experience
• 5+ years of relevant food manufacturing and engineering experience.
• Understanding of Food Manufacturing Regulatory requirements (GMP, EPA, OSHA)

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

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.

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