Senior Manager - Project Engineering

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Senior Manager - Project Engineering in Chicago, Illinois. The role ensures projects are completed on time and within budget, or with their objectives met, and involves coordinating technical development, scheduling and engineering design and test problems.

Key responsibilities

• Complete project phases such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing.
• Coordinate technical developments, scheduling and resolution of engineering design and test problems.
• Control expenditures within the project budget limits and prepare interim and completion project reports.
• Provide functional and technical support to factories to reduce production and maintenance problems.
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving and quality improvement.
• Support PRC and key support projects as technical advisor or project manager.
• Use TQM principles, establishing requirements and process maps so that customer needs are met correctly the first time.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or a related field.
• 5-7 years of full-cycle project management experience.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams on large capital projects or programs of $20 million or more.
• Flexible schedule, including days, afternoons, midnights and overtime; 75% travel required.

Required skills

• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods and materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems.