Senior Project Engineer

The Kraft Heinz Company•Kendallville, IN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for all aspects of capital project activity at the Factory. This includes project justification and budget development, design and specification of equipment, development of machine, material, and manpower layouts, creating and negotiating construction and fabrication contracts, scheduling and coordinating resources, overseeing execution, control and accounting of capital and expense spending, and management of performance in all areas of each project. The Kendallville plant employs 280 people across 3 shifts and is the sole producer of all its product lines, which include caramel, marshmallows, and Marbits. Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mfg./Industrial Engineering
Minimum of 3 years of Engineering or Maintenance experience in the food processing industry
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in selecting, engaging, and supervising contractors and vendors to accomplish project work in an operational food processing plant.
Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, thermodynamic, and control systems.
Proven and demonstrated experience with the design, installation, and operation of food manufacturing processing and packaging systems.
Comprehensive understanding of contract development and negotiation.
Skilled in mechanical and electrical equipment design.
Successful experience planning and managing multiple concurrent projects with other engineers in a fully networked environment.
Successful experience leading plant manufacturing cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and ERP navigation
Understanding of budgeting and manufacturing cost accounting principles.
Fundamental understanding and experience regarding compliance with USDA regulations and procedures.
Basic knowledge of building construction and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD proficient

Responsibilities

Develop written economic and/or other justification for each project.
Develop a project scope that describes the activities and expenses of each project, and identifies the resources required for execution.
Develop a schedule for each project that identifies and coordinates internal and external activities including coordinating project area and factory systems availability with multiple stakeholders.
Develop detailed engineering specifications for the fabrication and performance of equipment and systems. This includes close coordination with the EHS Dept. to ensure compliance with all city, county, state, and federal regulations.
Design meet the unique requirements of factory products. This includes independent research and develop specialized equipment to provide the innovation necessary in Hydration & Desserts.
Develop engineering designs and concepts that provide detailed information regarding equipment manufacture and system layouts.
Develop and negotiate legal contracts with vendors and contractors for building construction, facility improvements, equipment fabrication and installation.
Facilitate contractor orientation that includes introduction to KHC and site policies regarding EHS, USDA Good Manufacturing Practices, company confidentiality and security.
Collaborate & coordinate with other project engineers regarding Project schedules, plant downtime and startup events, specifications, and correspondence.
Provide technical and problem solving assistance to other departments, including recommendations for equipment and process improvements.
Organize, lead, and manage cross-functional project implementation teams. This includes creating agendas, scheduling meetings, facilitating team decisions, and following up on assignments.
Ensure projects are completed with minimum interruptions to Production.
Conduct project briefs for Factory and Corporate management as required, to provide status updates and respond to dynamic direction.
Create project files that facilitate project activity: e.g. proposals, reference info, purchase orders, quotations, design drawings, specifications, correspondence and contracts.
Track project spending versus budget.
Ensure invoices are properly accounted for and vendor payments made per agreed upon terms.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining the targeted budget and schedule requirements.

Benefits

Minimum 8hr Shift
Annual Wage Increase Program
Annual Bonus Program
12 Paid Holidays per Year
Paid vacation – up to 2 weeks in your first year
Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Paid Parental Leave
Discounted YMCA Membership
Product Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
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