Engineer III

Tyson•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

The Engineer III is part of the Manufacturing Services Team in Tyson Foods’ Prepared Foods Division, supporting manufacturing solution business processes across the company. In a team environment, the role partners with business teams and serves as a liaison to Information Systems to implement enterprise solutions for existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and systems integration. The position provides functional and technical expertise in manufacturing process improvement, assesses processes and systems, and supports process changes or system implementations, including end-user training and required documentation. It also helps manage maintenance training programs, develops training plans for mechanics and technicians, supports structured onboarding and equipment-specific training for new hires, coordinates cross-training, and administers the Litmos Training program. The role requires travel and is based on the first shift. Relocation assistance is eligible. No sponsorship is offered. Candidates must submit a resume and be 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 equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
6–10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a 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 in understandable terms to all levels of the organization.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with business processes related to consumer products manufacturing.
Excellent leadership, consultative, and interpersonal skills.
Organized, results-oriented focus.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Resume required.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in consumer products manufacturing.
Knowledge of manufacturing execution in supply chain optimization, production planning, detailed production scheduling, and process costing.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems and SAP MM, QM, and PP PI modules.

Responsibilities

Implement modifications to systems and processes to capitalize on opportunities.
Analyze manufacturing processes and systems to identify waste, redundancy, and bottlenecks.
Act as a liaison and provide 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 or 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.
Help manage maintenance training programs.
Create and maintain training plans for mechanics and technicians.
Ensure new hires receive structured onboarding and equipment-specific training.
Coordinate cross-training to increase department flexibility.
Administer the Litmos Training program.