Sr. Project Engineer

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 required

3+ 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 routines

PMP 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, IL

Frequent 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

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Our 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 - $112,200.00

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 knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Champaign Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contactNAZTAOps@kraftheinz.comfor assistance.