Sr. Project Engineer - Buffalo, NY

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for executing Capital Projects including scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check-out and start-up. It is located at the Buffalo Site supporting the Cereal Processing Department. To learn more about our Buffalo plant and surrounding area click here!

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and selection, procurement, installation, and check-out
• Lead system design standards development for divisional unit operations, including improvements to existing standards using technical evaluation and oversight
• Maintain engineering interface with business unit team – close working relationship with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations leadership, and financial operations
• Offer production support and troubleshooting assistance to Engineers, Maintenance, and Line Teams
• Provide innovative technical solutions required to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity
• Lead annual capital planning process for the Processing Department, including Long Range Plans for obsolescence, Processing Innovation, and Growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or related field with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience
• 3+ years of project engineering experience in Manufacturing
• Experience working with plant technicians, leadership staff, outside vendors, and managing contractors and engineering firms
• Demonstrated ability to execute several large concurrent assignments with an emphasis on project management, productivity, and innovation
• Working knowledge of packaging systems, plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and 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)

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation Range: $93,700.00 - $140,700.00 Annually
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive benefits including a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support, perks, and eligibility for an annual incentive program.