Engineer III - Project Engineer

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Engineer III - Project Engineer conceptualizes new projects, prepares estimates, develops layouts and schedules, and works with business partners to assess potential projects’ financial viability. The position 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 work, and uses data to achieve deliverables for production throughput, product quality and specification adherence, and functionality. Creativity, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and continuous learning and improvement are expected. The role provides engineering designs and parameters for projects and utility systems, and coordinates design work for processing-equipment layouts, piping diagrams, and electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and other utility systems. It also supports spending analysis and project cost tracking and reporting, and coordinates project activities with Operations and Engineering management. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and Tyson safety policies is needed to help ensure they are followed. Frequent travel, up to 75%, is involved. Relocation assistance is eligible. The position is on first shift in the United States. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The position does not offer sponsorship benefits.

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, including Microsoft Office desired.
CAD training or experience with two- and three-dimensional drafting software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present difficult concepts in understandable terms to all levels of the organization.
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 of and experience with business processes related to consumer products manufacturing.
Excellent leadership, consultative, and interpersonal skills; organized, results-oriented focus.
Frequent travel, up to 75%.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Beef or pork food-processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize new projects and prepare project estimates.
Develop project layouts and schedules.
Collaborate with the business to assess the financial viability of potential projects.
Collaborate through all project phases with cross-functional teams at production facilities and corporate level, including safety, operations, finance, FSQA, maintenance, engineering, and environmental services.
Generate specifications, coordinate project activities, and use data-based decision-making to meet deliverables for production throughput, product quality and specification adherence, and functionality.
Ensure familiarity with OSHA regulations and Tyson safety policies and help ensure they are followed.
Provide engineering design and parameters for new projects and utility systems.
Coordinate project design work, 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.
Interact and coordinate project activities with all levels of Operations and Engineering management.