Engineer I

Tyson Foods • Caseyville, IL

11h • $77,000 - $129,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a key driver of the Caseyville facility's success, you will bridge the gap between high-level engineering design and floor-level execution. This role is designed for a "boots-on-the-ground" engineer who thrives in the fast-paced CPG environment. You will lead efforts to optimize high-speed packaging lines, reduce waste through Lean methodologies, and manage capital projects that enhance our competitive edge. Your mission is to transform the factory floor into a model of efficiency, ensuring our products reach consumers with world-class quality and speed.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Packaging Engineering preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in a CPG or High-Speed Packaging environment preferred. Open to high-potential new graduates with relevant internship experience in manufacturing.
• Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel), AutoCAD.
• An "owner’s mindset" with a passion for mentorship on the floor. You must be able to translate complex engineering data into actionable insights for frontline operators.
• Must reside within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of packaging materials, thermoforming, cartoning, or palletizing technology is a significant plus.
• Experience with Solidworks or Revit is highly desirable for plant layout optimization.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Act as the primary change agent on the factory floor, utilizing Lean, RCA, and Kaizen events to optimize throughput on packaging and processing lines.
• Operational Start-up Support: Roll up your sleeves to support starting up a new facility, identifying bottlenecks in real-time and implementing immediate corrective actions.
• Strategic Capex Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of factory-led capital projects, specifically focusing on packaging automation, material handling, and CPG-specific equipment upgrades.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with Operations, Warehouse, Safety, and Quality to ensure that CI initiatives align with Factory Goals.
• Vendor & Contractor Leadership: Lead the bidding and selection process for equipment vendors, ensuring specialized packaging machinery meets our rigorous value, quality, and "speed-to-market" requirements.
• Technical Compliance: Ensure all plant layouts and process designs adhere to USDA, and OSHA standards—critical for maintaining food safety.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics to justify equipment investments and process changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees