Equipment Engineer

What You’ll Be Serving Up

As an Equipment Engineer you will drive design, testing, commercialization implementation and ongoing quality of existing BOH equipment with a focus on continuous improvement. This position shall facilitate strategic partnerships with key vendors, RSCS and franchisees to enable the flawless implementation of equipment solutions and other technology-based solutions. This role involves analyzing equipment & labor capacity models and simulation models that align with business goals.

This will involve managing multiple vendor relationships, making data-based decisions to anticipate the need for the business, and leveraging system scale to drive efficiency.

• Leads Equipment Development Process (EDP) including prototype development, business case, lab testing, specifications, and field testing. Maintains accountabilities for all functional specifications.
• Works with Operations, A&E, Facilities & FIT to initiate equipment centered initiatives that lead to a reduction in BOH complexity and/or cost savings.
• Support development pipeline through restaurant layout reviews, BOH flow optimization and RSCS distributor model revisions
• Provides results in oriented technical support to field operators on equipment issues in existing restaurants.
• Develops and builds supplier relationships to drive innovation, continuous improvement and quality for equipment
• Seek out and identify areas of technology-based improvements then develop actionable strategies.
• Work in partnership with all business functional areas, outside vendors and franchise owners
• Ensures equipment quality is maintained and leads any resolution of quality failures to ensure consistency in Core offerings
• Responsible for Alternate Vendor Approval (AVA) for equipment ensuring secure supply chain
• Develops & maintain capacity modeling for equipment, workstations, and labor models
• Assures strong ties with peers in all YUM Engineering functions (across Brands and Core Competencies).
• Uncover, lead and support productivity improvement initiatives for entire KFC US System.

• Education/Certifications – Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial) MS/Eng Preferred
• Experience
  • Years of Experience – 5+ years career experience in Engineering related field, restaurant industry or manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated performance of people development
• Track record of successfully managing vendor relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques.
• High level of accuracy and timeliness in completing assignments
• Highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks and handle changing priorities
• Able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively
• Self-starter and able to adapt to fast paced fluid work environment
• Competent in CAD applications with AutoCAD preferred. 3D Modeling software a plus
• Competent in Microsoft Office:
  Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Competent in labor modelling tools and simulation tools. Labor pro and Similo a plus