Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Equipment Engineer

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Plano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Drive design, testing, commercialization implementation and ongoing quality of existing BOH equipment
  • Facilitate strategic partnerships with key vendors, RSCS and franchisees
  • Analyze equipment & labor capacity models and simulation models that align with business goals
  • Manage multiple vendor relationships
  • Make data-based decisions to anticipate the need for the business
  • Leverage system scale to drive efficiency
  • Lead Equipment Development Process (EDP) including prototype development, business case, lab testing, specifications, and field testing
  • Work with Operations, A&E, Facilities & FIT to initiate equipment centered initiatives that lead to a reduction in BOH complexity and/or cost savings
  • Support development pipeline through restaurant layout reviews, BOH flow optimization and RSCS distributor model revisions
  • Provide results in oriented technical support to field operators on equipment issues in existing restaurants
  • Develop and build supplier relationships to drive innovation, continuous improvement and quality for equipment
  • Seek out and identify areas of technology-based improvements then develop actionable strategies
  • Work in partnership with all business functional areas, outside vendors and franchise owners
  • Ensure equipment quality is maintained and leads any resolution of quality failures to ensure consistency in Core offerings
  • Responsible for Alternate Vendor Approval (AVA) for equipment ensuring secure supply chain
  • Develop & maintain capacity modeling for equipment, workstations, and labor models
  • Assure strong ties with peers in all YUM Engineering functions (across Brands and Core Competencies)
  • Uncover, lead and support productivity improvement initiatives for entire KFC US System

Requirements

  • Education/Certifications – Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial) MS/Eng Preferred
  • 5+ years career experience in Engineering related field, restaurant industry or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Demonstrated performance of people development
  • Track record of successfully managing vendor relationships
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques.
  • High level of accuracy and timeliness in completing assignments
  • Highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks and handle changing priorities
  • Able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively
  • Self-starter and able to adapt to fast paced fluid work environment
  • Competent in CAD applications with AutoCAD preferred. 3D Modeling software a plus
  • Competent in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Competent in labor modelling tools and simulation tools. Labor pro and Similo a plus

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
data analysisforecasting techniquescapacity modelinglabor modelingsimulation modelsprototype developmentbusiness case developmentequipment testingBOH flow optimizationvendor management
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillsconflict resolutionpeople developmentadaptabilityself-startermulti-tasking
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in EngineeringMaster of Science in Engineering
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