Engineer III

The Hillshire Brands Company•Alexandria, KY

19h

About The Position

Engineer III is part of Tyson Foods’ Prepared Foods Division and Manufacturing Services Team, supporting Manufacturing Solution business processes across the company. The role works in a team environment 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 facility manufactures hot dogs, sliced lunch meat, and cocktail sausages. The position combines manufacturing process improvement and enterprise systems work with site responsibilities related to wastewater management, refrigeration systems, AutoCAD drawings, and capital projects. The Engineer III oversees and optimizes wastewater pretreatment processes and supports regulatory compliance, staff supervision, equipment maintenance, and sludge/biosolids management. The role also manages the site’s Process Safety Management program for anhydrous ammonia and associated refrigeration equipment. The successful candidate develops and coordinates project objectives, schedules, strategies, budgets, and risk mitigation; works with multidisciplinary internal and external teams; and provides project status updates. Travel is required for training. Relocation assistance is eligible. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical degree, or a master’s degree with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical degree.
Alternatively, 6–10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the degree.
Standard computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to create written documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present difficult concepts understandably to all organizational levels.
Extensive knowledge and experience in business processes related to consumer products manufacturing.
Excellent consultative leadership and interpersonal skills.
Organized, results-oriented focus.
Must not have four or more attendance points at locations using an eight-point policy on the application date.
No written warning in the prior six months and no suspension on record in the prior 12 months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical degree preferred.
Management experience in consumer products manufacturing desired.
Knowledge of manufacturing execution in an environment involving supply chain optimization, production planning, detailed production scheduling, and process costing desired.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems and SAP MM, QM, and PP PI modules is a plus.

Responsibilities

Implement system and process modifications to capitalize on improvement opportunities.
Analyze manufacturing processes and systems to identify waste, redundancy, and bottlenecks.
Serve as a liaison and support to Operations and help implement change.
Advise the business using functional expertise and technical experience to improve processes.
Conduct feasibility studies defining 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 methods and tools.
Provide management with accurate, 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 Process Safety Management 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.
Conduct field measurements or site assessments to verify as-built conditions.
Develop project objectives, timelines, and strategies, and coordinate 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 scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
Guide multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration; solve complex problems and make project decisions.
Travel for various training.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, comply with company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs; as an individual contributor, integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment.