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

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required3+ 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 routinesPMP 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 Champaign, ILFrequent 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#INDMFGSOur 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:$89,800.00 - $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 candidate's geographic region, job-related…