Sr. Project Engineer I (Buffalo)

General Mills•Buffalo, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

3+ years of project engineering experience in Manufacturing
Bachelor’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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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 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.