Senior Project Engineer

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. The Value You'll Bring As a key member of our dynamic Engineering team, you will dive into data analysis and design innovative implementation plans to optimize production processes. Your mission? Maximize efficiency, eliminate waste, and reduce operating costs—all while ensuring that our world-class brands, including Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous, continue to exceed the expectations of our customers and consumers. You’ll apply your expertise in science and mathematics to develop cutting-edge technical projects that transform the pork and packaged meat industry. Whether leading a small team on medium to large-scale projects or taking charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success. What You'll Do Design and Project Management: You'll develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates. You'll also conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices. Design Implementation and Coordination: You will be accountable for directing vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements. Reports, Proposals, and Project Preparation: You'll conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids. Budget and Contract Management: You will manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met. What We're Seeking Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred. Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues. Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling. Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Other Skills That Make You Stand Out Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability. Physical Demands & Work Environment The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Salary Range: $87,000 - $131,250 EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

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