Sr. Project Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Execution

• 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

Engineering and Technical Delivery

• Lead preliminary and final design engineering activities for capital projects
• Oversee technical specifications equipment selection contractor coordination and installation planning
• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

Risk Controls and Reporting

• Develop and maintain project estimates forecasts schedules and status reporting
• Identify project risks and lead mitigation planning to protect project delivery
• Track project costs timelines and implementation progress against approved plans
• Ensure project documentation reporting and closeout activities are complete and accurate

Startup and Handoff

• Support trial runs commissioning startup readiness and early operational stabilization
• Ensure action items and final action items are completed prior to project closeout
• Partner with plant teams to transition assets into operation successfully
• Capture lessons learned and applied them to future project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering required
• 7 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Key Competencies

• 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

Working Conditions

• Role is based on site in Holland Michigan
• Frequent plant-floor presence required during active project phases
• Travel may be required on a limited basis to support project execution vendors or related site activity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Safe and effective delivery of approved capital projects
• Achievement of project scope schedule and budget commitments
• Strong startup readiness and asset handoff execution
• Effective cross-functional leadership and stakeholder alignment
• Consistent project reporting governance and execution discipline

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Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.