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    Processing Design Engineer Lead - Chicago, United States - Kraft Heinz Company

    Kraft Heinz Company
    Kraft Heinz Company Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

    *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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    Processing Design Engineer Lead at a glance...

    The Processing Design Engineer Lead is a subject matter expert that will lead their team as part of the Design and Technical Capabilities team to define standards, consistent processes, and formulate projects that can be used and issued to suppliers for initial budget and final pricing and order placement. This position is responsible for completing capital engineering feasibility studies, creating initial and detailed equipment designs, and creating engineering standards that complement the equipment design and can be applied for project feasibility and execution phases of projects to improve speed of execution.

    This individual will require both the project management and technical knowledge to develop the scope for sophisticated manufacturing and automation projects. While this role will be focused on processing expertise, team members are expected to have general knowledge of infrastructure, utilities, and packaging technologies.

    What's on the menu?
    • Create standard engineering project designs and CAPEX estimates for major capital initiatives working together with supply development, project leads and their teams.
    • Participate & lead multi-functional reviews to define and agree standard process flows ensure all major Capital projects (>$1MM) within the Zone are designed to maintain business continuity, improve operating income and factory efficiency, including the formulation of: standard designs, cost estimation and challenging timelines together with BU Engineering, ORM, R&D and FS&Q.
    • Develop equipment standards and designs to enable Procurement to obtain standard pricing structures for particular/preferred suppliers. Working closely with CAPEX Procurement, BU Engineering, ORM, R&D and FS&Q.
    • Develop & deploy standardized production flows and equipment for CAPEX projects across the Zone and foster the process in relation to specific projects to ensure compliance.
    • Establish benchmarking of common equipment or processes and Capital projects across the Zone to understand key advantages of each the various installed lines and standardize where these bring competitive advantage.
    • Identify and evaluate Best Available Technologies and engineering practices for their field, sharing them across the zone, and globally where appropriate. With the aim of delivering projects in a more consistent and expedient manner.
    • Provide technical support to project engineers as requested during equipment build, acceptance testing and commissioning.
    • Participate in Post Project Implementation Reviews to understand areas for improvement and revision versus the established standards and approach.
    • Lead the creation, development, and implementation of pivotal initiatives.
    • Research and refine technical solutions to reduce labor reliance across multiple product categories.
    • Create preliminary budgetary estimates across multiple teams (packaging, process, infrastructure, and utilities) to guide the business towards the best ROI capital investments.
    • Work with the Supply Chain Development function to create business cases that support the proposed engineering scope.
    • Develop project design, detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, timelines and bid documentation for capital projects that are identified as high potential for investment.
    • Use and improves specifications and standards for processing and packaging equipment, taking findings from each project and codifying them for future use.
    • Work with third party engineering firms to develop for-bid and for-construction drawings.
    • Act as a resident guide within the processing equipment field of expertise, providing guidance to the broader team on the strategic fit within the Manufacturing Network.
    • Identify and prioritize opportunities based on the business segment cost needs and the latest technical solutions.
    • Present to senior leadership about project viability during ideation, future pipeline ideas, and project updates during the scope development stage.
    • Participate in Zone Technical Peer Reviews (TPR) to ensure projects are properly designed while meeting safety, quality, sanitary requirements, and following KHC standards and specifications.
    Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you
    • A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field/experience is required.
    • 5-8 years of manufacturing experience is required with the ability to articulate & implement new technologies and process designs.
    • Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
    • Good written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong digital literacy and CAD experience preferred.
    • Experience with writing scopes of work based on project requirements.
    • Possess a deep understanding of Manufacturing KPIs.
    • Able to lead a multi-functional team.
    • Able to influence senior leaders within the Manufacturing Leadership Team.
    • Able to provide mentoring and coaching to seasoned technical Leaders / professionals.
    • Act as the resident domain expert within their field.
    • Demonstrable knowledge in their subject area in defining processes and establishing engineering standard for the use in engineering projects.
    • External relationships with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and Engineering service organizations throughout the world.
    • Experienced engineer with a thorough knowledge of proven and advanced technology and with the ability to apply that knowledge practically to ensure objective decision making in a timely manner that will provide driven and innovative advantage.
    • Demonstrable skills obtained through implementation of projects that include a high level of Automation and integrated control systems and practical application of Industry 4.0 solutions.
    • Experience of working with LEAN or similar structured continuous improvement methodologies.
    • Able to travel as needed.
    Location(s)
    Avon Plant, Beaver Dam Plant, Champaign Plant, Chicago/Aon Center, Davenport Plant (New), Dover Plant, Fresno Plant, Ft. Myers - Salaried, Garland Plant, Irvine, CA, Jacksonville Plant, Kirksville Plant, Massillon - Hourly, Mt Royal Plant, Muscatine Factory, Newberry Plant, Pittsburgh/PPG, Winchester Plant, Woodstock Plant

    Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact
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