Sr. Project Engineer

OVERVIEW

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. 

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 Packaging Department, including Long Range Plans for obsolescence, Packaging Innovation, and Growth. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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) 

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. 
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.