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Sr. Project Engineer

Kraft Heinz
Chicago, IL, USAHybridSoftware EngineeringMid-LevelNot Specified - Not SpecifiedPosted: today

About the role

Lead multiple approved capital projects simultaneously, including large and complex manufacturing projects Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and execution plans Drive project execution from approved design through installation, commissioning, startup, and final handoff Monitor project performance and resolve barriers that impact safety, quality, cost, or timing Ensure project deliverables are completed with strong execution discipline and clear accountability Bachelor's degree in engineering required 3+ years of engineering and capital project experience in

manufacturing, industrial, or consumer packaged goods environments Demonstrated experience leading multiple capital projects simultaneously Experience in project planning, design engineering, construction support, installation, commissioning, and startup Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project leadership skills Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a plant environment Experience in food and beverage or consumer packaged goods manufacturing Experience supporting large-scale capital projects in an operating plant

environment Experience with project governance, risk management, and reporting routines PMP or similar project management certification preferred Capital project execution Engineering leadership Cross-functional collaboration Project planning and controls Risk management Communication and stakeholder management Problem-solving and decision-making Startup and commissioning discipline Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Provide on-site engineering support during construction, installation, testing, and startup Ensure assets are implemented in

accordance with engineering, safety, quality, and operational standards Support troubleshooting and technical problem-solving during project execution Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, safety, finance, procurement, and plant leadership to support project success Lead cross-functional communication, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle Establish and maintain project governance routines, status reporting, and escalation processes Coordinate project dependencies to ensure efficient implementation and readiness for startup Develop and maintain

project estimates, forecasts, schedules, and status reporting Ensure project documentation, reporting, and closeout activities are complete and accurate Support trial runs, commissioning, startup readiness, and early operational stabilization Ensure action items and final action items are completed prior to project closeout

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years of capital project experience in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods
  • Proven ability to lead multiple capital projects, including planning, execution, commissioning, and startup
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and project governance skills

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