Engineer IV - Prepared Foods

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

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 IV will serve as project manager on assigned projects or manage multiple projects or Project Managers, and will be responsible for project development, design, application, management, and implementation. Projects cover a diverse range of scopes supporting the company’s growth strategy. The primary focus is collaborating with Business Units, R&D, Food Safety, and Manufacturing teams to execute capital improvements and expand production capabilities. Extensive experience with construction, food processing, automation, and infrastructure is critical. The role makes decisions concerning plant layouts, equipment selections, project schedules, and cost requirements. It is supported by other Engineers and technical personnel or indirect reports and manages outside engineering and construction management resources. The position also establishes, maintains, and coordinates policies, standards, specifications, and practices that support company objectives, and interacts with plant-level teams, government representatives, vendors, and industry representatives. Other tasks may be assigned as appropriate for successful performance at Tyson Foods, Inc. 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. The position is on first shift.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or relevant experience.
At least 8 years of applicable engineering experience.
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 within budget.
Knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical discipline 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.
Must be willing and able 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.
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 concerning 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-level teams, government representatives, vendors, and industry representatives.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.