Sr Manager Engineering- Wastewater Process Design

Kraft Heinz•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Manager Engineering is the wastewater process design domain expert for the Zone, supporting major wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) capital initiatives. The role develops and deploys standardized WWTP designs, equipment specifications, and cost estimates, while working with project leads and cross-functional partners to ensure capital projects support business continuity, operating income, factory efficiency, safety, quality, sanitary requirements, and Kraft Heinz standards. The position also benchmarks installed equipment and processes, identifies best available technologies, and incorporates lessons learned into engineering standards and future projects. The role provides technical support to project engineers during equipment build, acceptance testing, and commissioning; works with third-party engineering firms on bid and construction drawings; participates in technical peer reviews and post-project reviews; and supports troubleshooting across wastewater processes. It also establishes wastewater plant operating KPIs, surveys and measures current-state performance, aligns improvement targets, and works with external stakeholders to maximize the value of investments. The position is based in a normal office environment with open workspaces, moderate travel to customer locations, stores, and manufacturing facilities, and 30% domestic and international travel. Travel varies with project stage, and a driver’s license is required because some factories are several hours from the nearest airport. Physical requirements include constant keyboard or text input, occasional access to high or low objects and staircases, and frequent standing during commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and startup.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field/experience.
5–8 years of manufacturing experience, including the ability to articulate and implement new technologies and process designs.
Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience writing scopes of work based on project requirements.
Deep understanding of Manufacturing KPIs.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leaders within the Manufacturing Leadership Team.
Demonstrable expertise in defining processes and establishing engineering standards for engineering projects.
Thorough knowledge of proven and advanced technology, with the ability to apply it practically to make timely, objective decisions that provide competitive and innovative advantage.
Demonstrable project implementation skills involving a high level of automation, integrated control systems, and practical application of Industry 4.0 solutions.
Ability to travel as needed; the role requires approximately 30% domestic and international travel.
Valid driver’s license, as many factories are several hours from the nearest airport.

Nice To Haves

Wastewater operator’s license.
Strong computer skills preferred.
Experience working with LEAN or similar structured continuous-improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Create standard engineering project designs and capital expenditure estimates for major WWTP initiatives with project leads and their teams.
Lead and participate in cross-functional reviews to define standard process flows and ensure major Zone capital projects over $1 million support business continuity, operating income, and factory efficiency.
Develop equipment standards and designs that enable standard pricing structures with preferred suppliers, working with Capex Procurement, BU Engineering, ORM, R&D, and FS&Q.
Develop and deploy standardized WWTP equipment and designs across the Zone, championing wastewater processes to ensure project compliance.
Benchmark common equipment, processes, and capital projects across the Zone to identify advantages among installed WWTPs.
Identify and evaluate best available technologies and engineering practices, sharing them across the Zone and globally where appropriate.
Provide technical support to project engineers during equipment build, acceptance testing, and commissioning.
Participate in post-project implementation reviews and use findings to improve standards and approaches.
Improve specifications and standards for WWTP equipment by incorporating project learnings for future use.
Work with third-party engineering firms to develop for-bid and for-construction drawings.
Act as the resident processing-equipment expert and advise the broader team on strategic fit within the Manufacturing Network.
Participate in Zone Technical Peer Reviews to ensure projects meet safety, quality, sanitary, Kraft Heinz standards, and specification requirements.
Create and expand the Zone wastewater survey, measure and validate current performance, align improvement targets, implement improvements, and measure their effectiveness.
Define and implement operating KPIs for wastewater plants.
Work with external stakeholders, including OEMs, contractors, local utilities, and downstream wastewater facilities, to align with Kraft Heinz direction and maximize investment value.
Support troubleshooting efforts in wastewater processes across the Zone.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed; travel is approximately 30% and varies with project development stage.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus eligibility.
Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical and prescription drug plans.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Leave of absence.
Flexible work arrangements.
Recognition programs.
Training and learning opportunities.
Employee assistance program.
Wellbeing programs and family support programs.
401(k).
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Disability coverage.
Screenings and assessments.
Programs and resources supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing.