Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Irvine • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $157,100 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead a team of engineers who design from idea to national launch, all initiatives regarding back of house kitchen equipment, smallware’s and production lines.
- Ensure all new and existing equipment meets Brand and Regulatory specifications and performance including leading the test and approve process.
- Drive external partners on new innovation for the kitchen of the future and support Restaurant evolution programs.
- Proactively conduct “supplier business reviews” along with SCM to ensure feedback and mutual initiatives are implemented.
- Provide results-oriented technical support to field operators on equipment issues in existing restaurants.
- Ensure suppliers are capable of developing, manufacturing and commercializing key equipment with brand standard quality and performance, in conjunction with SCM.
- Utilize project management processes to scope, cost, and deliver against projects and priorities.
- Drive a “People First” culture by actively coaching, developing, & growing a world class engineering team.
- Build strong ties with peers in all YUM! global engineering teams leveraging resources that enable technical wins for the brand.
- Focus 75% time to US business and 25% to International Business Units
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with at least 10+ years of experience.
- 5+ years experience coaching and leading multi discipline highly technical and creative teams.
- Experience in restaurant/retail operations, or engineering/mechanical, food processing or automation preferred.
- Excellent executive presence, interpersonal, and presentation skills with ability to form strong relationships with various levels of an organization while being able to influence and persuade.
- Self-motivated individual that can work “hands on” as well as having strong entrepreneurial spirit that adapts readily to change.
- Comfortable acting as an individual contributor and leading and collaborating with broader teams
- Ability to lead external vendors and cross brand partnerships to execute projects.
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize time in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong knowledge of continuous process improvement processes, methods, and programs
- Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, CAD, SOLIDWORKS)
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally 10-30% of the time
- Local travel around Orange County, CA is also common
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
- Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
- Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
- Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,
- Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
- Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
- 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
- Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Mechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringProject ManagementContinuous Process ImprovementData AnalyticsFood ProcessingAutomationKitchen Equipment DesignProduction Line ManagementSupplier Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencingSelf-MotivationAdaptabilityMulti-taskingPrioritization