Sr. Project Engineer - Buffalo, NY

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

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Lead Engineer to captain capital projects at the Buffalo site, overseeing scope development, cost estimation, design, procurement, installation and startup for the Cereal Processing Department.

You will coordinate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and Operations, manage multiple concurrent projects, and drive productivity and innovation while maintaining engineering standards and safe practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or related degree.
• Experience coordinating with plant technicians, leadership staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large concurrent assignments with focus on project management, productivity and innovation.
• Knowledge of packaging systems, plant manufacturing, engineering, quality and research functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineer on Capital Projects – oversee scope development, cost estimation, system/ equipment design and selection, procurement, installation and startup.
• Lead system design standards development and improvements for packaging operations.
• Maintain engineering interface with the business unit team, collaborating with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and finance.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting to engineers, maintenance and line teams.
• Drive innovative technical solutions to meet business objectives and improve productivity.
• Lead annual capital planning for the Packaging Department, including long-range obsolescence planning and growth initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering

Tools

LEAN

Six Sigma

TPM

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWWe 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.OVERVIEWThis 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 ACCOUNTABILITIESLead Engineer on Capital Projects – overall project management, construction management, start-up, conceptual phases, project close-out, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment design and selection, procurement, installation, and check-out.Lead system design standards development for divisional unit operations, includes improvements to existing standards using appropriate technical evaluation and oversight.Maintain engineering interface with business unit team – maintain close working relationship with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations leadership, and financial operations.Offer production support and troubleshooting assistance to Engineers, Maintenance, and Line Teams.Provide innovative technical solutions required to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity.Lead annual capital planning process for the Packaging Department, including Long Range Plans for obsolescence, Packaging Innovation, and Growth.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS3+ years of project engineering experience in ManufacturingBachelor’s of 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, productivity and innovation.Working knowledge of packaging systems, plant manufacturing, engineering, quality and research functions.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with continuous improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, or related processesConstruction management experience5+ years of relevant food manufacturing and engineering experience.Understanding of Food Manufacturing Regulatory requirements (GMP, EPA, OSHA)ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONSInternational 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 RANGEThe salary range for this position is:$95,300 - $143,200 AnnualAt 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.ELIGIBILITYApplicants 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 ACCOMODATION REQUESTIf you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request .