POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sr. Project Engineer will provide technical leadership for capital projects across the Cedar Rapids plant. This position requires considerable interaction with platform teams, systems engineers, controls engineers, reliability engineers, maintenance leadership, plant floor personnel, plant leadership team, business team, and external engineers and vendors.

This role reports to the Plant Technical Manager.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Project Manager/Engineer on capital projects - overall project management, budget, schedule, construction management, start-up, conceptual phases, project close-out, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check out
• Maintain close working relationship with R&D, quality, manufacturing, operations leadership, and financial operations
• Offer production support and troubleshooting assistance to Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance
• Manage external engineering firms and vendors as necessary
• Provide support to annual capital planning process, which may include development and management of the capital program for an operating department
• Utilize Continuous Improvement and Vertical Start-up Tools as needed
• Coach and mentor junior engineers in the plant
• Actively participate in the Project Engineering Community (PECOM)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience
• 6+ years related experience
• Demonstrated understanding of technology, including complexities of products, equipment, and costs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence individuals at different levels of the organization
• Experience leading complex capital projects with many different stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Capital management and leadership
• 7-10 years related experience
• Drive repeatable success
• Demonstrate agility
• Technical Leadership
• Exposure and opportunity to work with different plant functions and outside vendors
• Development of analytical and problem solving skills, critical thinking, and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

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.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $106800.00 - $160300.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.