Sr. Project Engineer I (Buffalo)

OVERVIEW

This position willbe responsible forexecuting Capital Projects including scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing andselection, procurement, installation,check-outand start-up. This position will belocatedat the Buffalo Site supporting the CerealProcessingDepartment.

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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 andselection, procurement, installation, and check-out.
• Lead system design standards development for divisional unit operations, includes improvements to existing standards usingappropriate technicalevaluation and oversight.
• Maintain engineering interface with business unit team -maintainclose workingrelationshipwith R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations leadership, and financial operations.
• Offer production support and troubleshootingassistanceto Engineers, Maintenance, and Line Teams.
• Provide innovative technical solutionsrequiredto meet businessobjectiveswith 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'sof 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,productivityand innovation.
• Working knowledge of packaging systems, plant manufacturing, engineering,qualityand 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.