Sr. Project Engineer - Murfreesboro, TN

General Mills; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead capital projects at the Murfreesboro Pillsbury plant. You will own scope, budget, schedule, procurement, installation, and startup, collaborating with R&D, quality, manufacturing and finance to deliver results.

You will advance design standards, promote safety culture, and apply CI tools to improve productivity and packaging development. This is an on-site, full-time role requiring strong leadership and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field with applicable experience.
• 3 years of project engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management, productivity, and packaging development skills.
• Leadership, analytical and problem-solving abilities with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects: budget, schedule, scope, procurement, installation, start-up, and close-out.
• Develop design standards and drive safety culture across the site.
• Coordinate with R&D, quality, operations and finance for project success.
• Support annual capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting to engineers and maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Vendor/contractor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Production support

Continuous improvement

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

**OVERVIEW**The Sr. Project Engineer will develop and execute manufacturing plant capital projects including scope, schedule, budget, procurement, installation, and performance. This role will provide technical solutions across the site, working with a cross functional team. This role supports the Murfreesboro Pillsbury plant. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Lead Engineer on 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.* Lead engineering safety culture.* 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, Team Leaders, and Maintenance* Provide innovative technical solutions required to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity.* Provide support to annual capital planning process, which may include development and management of the capital program for an operating department* Utilize Continuous Improvement tools, including but not limited to Early Management, Specialized Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Induced Failure Testing, and support CI and Phase Progression efforts **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or related degree with applicable experience, or extensive relevant work experience* 3 years of project engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment* 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 operators and mechanics in the project process* Experience working with plant technicians, leadership staff, outside vendors and managing contractors and engineering firms* Must have a good understanding of packaging and processing systems and a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions* Thorough understanding of Food Manufacturing Regulatory Requirements (GMP’s, Food Safety, etc.). Experience working with EPA and OHSA regulations* Experience with continuous improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, or related processes **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Adaptability / Flexibility: Functions effectively within ever-changing environments. Easily adjusts to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change. Is resilient and calm under pressure* Learns and applies new concepts quickly and effectively* Works collaboratively across organizational boundaries to achieve company results* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence individuals at different levels of the organization* Possess strong problem solving and computer skills* High mechanical aptitude* Desire for technical excellence* History of delivering outstanding results. Focuses on the right priorities, makes timely decisions, and delivers on short- and long-term commitments. Brings consumer considerations to bear on everything we do* Exhibits the highest standards for integrity and judgment* Drives Innovation and Growth. Thinks “outside the box”, encourages risk taking, generates creative solutions, and learns from both successes and failures, **ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS*** International relocation or international remote working arrangements outside of the U.S. 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 work visas.* On-Site Position Located in Murfreesboro: This is an on-site role located in Murfreesboro remote work is not available for this position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance or be willing to relocate.**RANGO SALARIAL**El rango salarial para este puesto es:$95,300 - $143,200 AnnualEn General Mills, buscamos que la compensación de cada empleado, en cada etapa de su carrera, refleje su experiencia, desempeño y las habilidades requeridas para su puesto actual. El rango salarial de este puesto tiene en cuenta diversos factores, como la formación, las habilidades, la experiencia profesional y las certificaciones. Por ello, la compensación del candidato seleccionado podrá ubicarse en cualquier punto dentro del rango establecido. Además del salario base, General Mills ofrece un paquete competitivo de Total Rewards centrado en tu bienestar integral. Nos enorgullece ofrecer una base de beneficios de salud, jubilación y bienestar financiero, programas de tiempo libre, apoyo para el bienestar y otros beneficios. Los beneficios pueden variar según el puesto, país, región, convenio colectivo y otras condiciones laborales. También podrías ser elegible para participar en un programa de incentivos anuales. El incentivo, en caso de aplicarse, dependerá de diversos factores, incluidos el desempeño individual y el desempeño de la organización.