Engineer III

Tyson•Alexandria, KY

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring an Engineer III in its Prepared Foods Division. The facility manufactures hot dogs, sliced lunch meat, and cocktail sausages. The role is part of the Manufacturing Services Team and supports Manufacturing Solution business processes across Tyson. Working in a team environment, the Engineer III serves as a business partner and liaison to the IS organization, implementing enterprise solutions for manufacturing processes and identifying opportunities for process improvement and systems integration. The role also involves wastewater management, oversight of the site’s anhydrous-ammonia refrigeration system PSM program, AutoCAD drafting, and capital project planning and coordination. The successful candidate will support process improvement, systems implementation, project delivery, and effective use of enterprise applications. Travel is required for various training. Relocation assistance is eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or an equivalent technical degree, or a master’s degree with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical degree; a master’s degree is preferred.
Alternatively, 6–10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to create written documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain difficult concepts understandably to all organizational levels.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with business processes related to consumer products manufacturing.
Excellent consultative leadership and interpersonal skills.
Organized, results-oriented approach.
Willingness to travel for various training.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in consumer products manufacturing.
Knowledge of manufacturing execution in an environment involving supply chain optimization, production planning, detailed production scheduling, and process costing.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems and SAP MM, QM, and PP/PI modules.
Consultative leadership and interpersonal skills relevant to advising the business and supporting process change.

Responsibilities

Implement system and process modifications to capitalize on opportunities.
Analyze manufacturing processes and systems to identify waste, redundancy, and bottlenecks.
Serve as a liaison and support to Operations, helping implement change.
Advise the business using functional expertise and technical experience to improve processes.
Conduct feasibility studies to define the purpose, functions, and structure of business processes.
Analyze business processes leading to process changes and system implementation, including end-user training.
Create documentation required by IS methodologies, including functional specifications, business scenarios, and implementation plans.
Continuously improve functional knowledge and technical proficiency in enterprise applications, including Materials Management, Quality Management, and Production Scheduling, and promote effective use of technology.
Assess organizational process capabilities and mentor and train team members in process improvement methodologies and tools.
Provide management with accurate and timely project status reports.
Oversee and optimize wastewater pretreatment processes; ensure regulatory compliance; supervise staff; maintain equipment; and manage sludge and biosolids.
Manage the site PSM program for anhydrous ammonia and associated refrigeration equipment.
Create and modify 2D technical drawings using AutoCAD and related CAD tools.
Interpret sketches, specifications, and engineering data to produce accurate plans; revise drawings based on redlines, markups, and design changes.
Ensure drawings comply with industry standards, building codes, and company CAD guidelines.
Prepare construction documents, shop drawings, and bid packages when required.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to clarify design intent; maintain drawing libraries, version control, and organized file systems; and conduct field measurements or site assessments to verify as-built conditions.
Plan and coordinate projects by developing objectives, timelines, and strategies and coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, funding allocations, and financial reporting.
Identify project risks, assess their impact, and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays or cost overruns.
Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
Use responsible judgment with approved AI tools, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.