Sr. Project Engineer - Buffalo, NY

General Mills, Inc. • Buffalo, NY

49d • $93,700 - $140,700 • 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. To learn more about our Buffalo plant and surrounding area click here!

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience
• 3+ years of project engineering experience in Manufacturing
• 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

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 Processing Department, including Long Range Plans for obsolescence, Processing Innovation, and Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees