Sr. Project Engineer - Green Bay, WI

General Mills, Inc; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc in Green Bay, WI seeks a Sr. Project Engineer to identify, plan and execute capital projects for the site, including cost estimation, bid development and facilitation, and studies for production lines, equipment, and facilities.

The role leads cross-functional teams, reviews bids, maintains schedules and budgets, and ensures safe, compliant project delivery within scope and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 3+ years' project engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of CAD and project scheduling.
• Detail-oriented and able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans from leadership.
• Coordinate tasks based on availability and workload.
• Serve as main contact for reviewing contractor and equipment bids.
• Conduct technical studies and prepare cost estimates as needed.
• Maintain project schedules, plans, specs and timelines; report deviations.
• Oversee project budget and approve expenditures; manage contractor contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant results.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

CAD

Project scheduling

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Project scheduling software

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

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.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for identifying, organizing, planning and executing capital projects for the Green Bay location. This role will manage the overall project processes including but not limited to cost estimation, bid development and facilitation, and technical studies for production lines, equipment needs, and facility updates.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans set forth by the leadership team.
• Determines project responsibilities and coordinates tasks based on availability, priority, and current workload.
• Main point of contact for reviewing estimates and bids from contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates as needed.
• Formulate realistic parameters for each project. Maintains project schedules, plans, specifications and time requirements, reporting out when adjustments to project timelines are needed.
• Responsible for overseeing project budget and tracking costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Multifunctional partnership with project teams to support successful end result for human and food safety and health initiatives.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain project database and facilitate annual capital project planning and long range plan development.
• Maintains liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies and rescue teams to assure information exchange and mutual assistance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience.
• 3+ years' experience in Project Engineering/Planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Deep technical understandingof manufacturing equipment.
• Strong process improvement mindset.
• Working knowledge of engineering software required such as CAD and project scheduling.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Be very detail oriented with the ability to make decisions based on information you have available.
• Strong working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in relevant food manufacturing with engineering experience
• Understanding of Food Manufacturing regulatory Requirements (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, etc). experience working with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of and experience with manufacturing improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, TPM, CI, Zero Loss Culture, and/or Lean Manufacturing

Safety & PPE Requirements:

• Must be able to tolerate heights up to 10 feet off the ground on occasion. Must be able to independently lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Smock, hair net, ear plugs, steel toe slip resistant rubber shoes/boots, and safety glasses.
• Requires 100% flexibility of wrists and hands. Must be able to manage walking, bending, standing, twisting, and lifting regularly throughout the course of shift.

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.

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

If 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.