Engineer IV - Prepared Foods

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

1d•$129,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates and manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale capital projects. The engineer serves as project manager on assigned projects or manages multiple projects or project managers, overseeing project development, design, application, management, and implementation. Projects support the company’s growth strategy and include capital improvements and production capabilities across food processing, construction, automation, and infrastructure. The role makes decisions concerning plant layouts, equipment selections, project schedules, and costs, and manages outside engineering and construction management resources. It is supported by other engineers and technical personnel or indirect reports. The position establishes, maintains, and coordinates policies, standards, specifications, and practices that support company objectives. It interacts with plant teams as well as government, vendor, and industry representatives. The role is based in the St. Joseph, Missouri area; candidates should be local or willing to relocate. Travel is approximately 50%, varying with workload.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related field, or relevant experience.
At least 8 years of applicable engineering experience.
Knowledge and use of computer programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work on multifaceted projects of any magnitude with little or no supervision.
Ability to complete complex projects on time and on budget.
Knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate to food processing facility design and operation.
Strong organizational skills.
Must be able to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in the food processing industry is preferred.
Local to the St. Joseph, Missouri area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale capital projects.
Serve as project manager on assigned projects or manage multiple projects or project managers.
Develop, design, apply, manage, and implement capital projects.
Work with Business Units, R&D, Food Safety, and Manufacturing teams to execute capital improvements and production capabilities.
Make decisions about plant layouts, equipment selections, project schedules, and cost requirements.
Manage outside engineering and construction management resources.
Establish, maintain, and coordinate policies, standards, specifications, and practices that support company objectives.
Interact with plant teams, government representatives, vendors, and industry representatives.