Sr. Project Engineer

About the Role

In this role, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for executing capital projects at the Hannibal plant, including scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check-out, and start-up. This role provides technical solutions across the site while working with a cross-functional team. The Hannibal Plant supports the Meals and Baking and Snacks Operating Units and is part of our North American supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineer on capital projects, managing overall project execution, budget, schedule, construction, start-up, conceptual phases, project close-out, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, and check-out.
• Develop system design standards for divisional unit operations, including improvements to existing standards using appropriate technical evaluation.
• Maintain engineering interface with the business unit team, fostering close working relationships with Research & Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations leadership, and Financial operations.
• Maintain General Mills specifications and standards of construction, partnering with internal engineering standards owners to clarify and refine specifications.
• Provide innovative technical solutions to meet business objectives with an emphasis on productivity.
• Support the annual capital planning process, including development and management of the capital program for an operating department.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement tools such as Early Management, Specialized Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Induced Failure Testing, and support Continuous Improvement and Phase Progression efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience, or extensive relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of project engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Prior capital project management experience.
• Demonstrated skills in executing several large concurrent assignments with an emphasis on project management, productivity, and packing development.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision-making, troubleshooting, communications, team management, and human relations skills.
• Strong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.
• Experience working with plant technicians, leadership staff, outside vendors, and managing contractors and engineering firms.
• Good understanding of packaging and processing systems and a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in relevant food manufacturing with engineering experience.
• Construction Management experience.
• Understanding of Food Manufacturing regulatory requirements (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, etc.).
• Experience working with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with continuous improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, or related processes.

Additional Considerations

International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; General Mills will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,300 - $143,150 annually. Pay is determined by factors including education, skills, work experience, and certifications. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on overall well-being, including health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support, and perks. Eligible employees may participate in an annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.