Engineer III - Project Engineer

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Engineer III conceptualizes new projects; prepares estimates, layouts, and schedules; and works with the business to assess the financial viability of potential projects. The role collaborates throughout all project phases with cross-functional teams at production facilities and corporate offices, including safety, operations, finance, FSQA, maintenance, engineering, and environmental services. The Engineer develops specifications, coordinates project activities, and makes data-based decisions to meet deliverables for production throughput, product quality and specification adherence, and functionality. Creativity, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and continuous learning and improvement are expected. The position provides engineering design and parameters for projects and utility systems, coordinates design of processing equipment layouts and associated piping, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and other utility systems, and consults with financial personnel on spending analysis and project cost tracking and reporting. It also coordinates project activities with Operations and Engineering management at all levels. Frequent travel, up to 75%, is involved. Relocation assistance is eligible. The position does not offer sponsorship benefits. Applicants must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent engineering experience.
At least 5 years of applicable engineering experience in the food industry.
Knowledge and use of computer programs, spreadsheets, databases, scheduling, SAP or project management software; Microsoft Office is desired.
CAD training or experience with two- and three-dimensional drafting software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain difficult concepts understandably to all organizational levels.
Ability to work on multifaceted projects of any magnitude under supervision.
Demonstrated ability to assist with complex projects on time and on budget while achieving company objectives.
Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures across mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and process engineering disciplines.
Extensive knowledge and experience with business processes related to consumer products manufacturing.
Strong leadership, consultative, and interpersonal skills; organized and results-oriented.
Willingness to travel frequently, up to 75%.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, validating outputs, evaluating AI-generated results critically, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Beef or pork food processing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize new projects and prepare project estimates, layouts, and schedules.
Collaborate with the business to assess the financial viability of potential projects.
Work with cross-functional teams at production facilities and corporate locations throughout all project phases.
Generate specifications, coordinate projects, and make data-based decisions to achieve deliverables for throughput, product quality and specification adherence, and functionality.
Follow OSHA regulations and Tyson safety policies.
Provide engineering design and parameters for projects and utility systems.
Coordinate project design, including processing equipment layouts, piping diagrams, and electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and other utility systems.
Consult with financial personnel on spending analysis and project cost tracking and reporting.
Coordinate project activities with Operations and Engineering management at all levels.