project engineer - Supply Chain Manufacturing - Packaging

Job Summary and Mission

This job contributes to Starbucks success by completing engineering assignments and projects that develop technology and methods innovations to enhance manufacturing productivity and capacity. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.


Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Assesses the benefits of engineering technology and methods changes to manufacturing operations. Integrates engineering principles and coffee manufacturing technologies, and resolves technical obstacles for specific engineering projects.Executes engineering and customer objectives against performance measures. Recommends improvements of existing methods based on risk and benefit analysis. Resolves most execution issues on projects with minimal supervision.Participates on cross-functional project teams and acts as a resource in resolving technical obstacles. Promotes development of strong working relationships among engineering and manufacturing partners on teams as well as with vendors.

Summary of Experience

Engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical or industrial) (3 years)Experience in consumer products or food company and plant experience, either technical or production (3 years)Project management (3 years)Supervision, including direct supervision of contractors (1 year)
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Team-building skillsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingTechnical leadership, with the ability to coach and mentor team partners