Project Engineer

The Kraft Heinz Company
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 77,800 - 97,300 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 5-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Problem-solving","Cost reduction"]

Lead and coordinate engineering projects from technical studies and specifications through product testing, scheduling, and issue resolution. Manage project scope, justification, budgets, and cost controls, including capital appropriation requests and five-year capital planning. Provide technical and functional support to factories to prevent production/maintenance problems, improve quality and reduce cost of quality, and direct/oversee contractors while maintaining clear project documentation and reporting.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Project Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead and coordinate engineering projects from technical studies and specifications through product testing, scheduling, and issue resolution. Manage project scope, justification, budgets, and cost controls, including capital appropriation requests and five-year capital planning. Provide technical and functional support to factories to prevent production/maintenance problems, improve quality and reduce cost of quality, and direct/oversee contractors while maintaining clear project documentation and reporting.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Complete project phases including technical studies, product design, specifications/technical plans, and product testing
  • •Coordinate technical developments with scheduling and resolve engineering design and test problems
  • •Control project expenditures within the project budget and prepare interim/completion project reports
  • •Develop and manage project scope, justification, appropriation preparation, and cost controls including five-year capital spending budgets
  • •Support factories with technical/functional guidance, apply engineering expertise to equipment design and quality improvement, and supervise contractors while maintaining project documentation
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 77,800 - 97,300 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kLifeDisabilityEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or related field) from an accredited engineering school
  • •Minimum 5–10 years of experience in engineering and/or leadership
  • •Ability to direct/lead/manage cross-functional teams and act as a technical advisor or project manager
  • •Understanding of financial and manufacturing key performance indicators
  • •Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, materials, electronics, electrical systems (basic PLC programming knowledge preferred)
Experience:5-10 yearsManufacturingCapital projectsDairy processing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipCross-functional collaborationProblem-solvingCost reduction
Tech Stack:PLCHydraulic systemsMechanical systemsElectronicsElectrical systems

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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