Engineering Lead MCCS

The Kraft Heinz CompanySpringfield, MO
$141,500 - $176,900Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Lead MCCS is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, or with successful attainment of objectives. This role involves leading capital projects through their entire lifecycle, from front-end development to close-out. The position also focuses on driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, maintainability, efficiency, and lifecycle cost. The Engineering Lead will complete specific project phases, coordinate technical developments, manage budgets, and create technical scope and bid documents in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Additionally, the role provides functional and technical support to factories, applies engineering expertise to problem-solving and quality improvement, and supports key projects as a technical advisor or project manager. A core principle of this role is to "do the job right the first time" by establishing requirements and process maps to meet customer needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is required.
  • 5-7 years of experience of full cycle project management experience.
  • Experience in capital project governance, vendor management, project scheduling, risk management, leadership, communication, and experience managing multiple concurrent capital projects across several sites.
  • Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, and materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs of $20MM or more.
  • Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure projects are completed on time within budget or with successful attainment of objectives.
  • Lead capital projects through the full project lifecycle, including front end development, cost estimating, execution, commissioning, startup and project close out.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, efficiency and lifecycle cost.
  • Complete specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing.
  • Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
  • Control expenditures within limitations of project budget.
  • Create detailed technical scope and equipment bid documents in collaborations with R&D, Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams as applicable.
  • Prepare interim and completion project reports for both technical and stakeholder audiences.
  • Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.
  • Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving, and quality improvement.
  • Support PRC and key support projects as technical advisor or project manager.
  • Use the principles of TQM “To do the job right the first time” This includes establishing requirements and the process maps necessary to meet the customer’s requirements and all things done right the first time.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
  • Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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