Engineer IV - Prepared Foods

Tyson Shared Services•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. It functions as project manager on assigned projects or manages multiple projects or Project Managers. Responsibilities span project development, design, application, management, and implementation of capital projects supporting the company’s growth strategy. The role works with Business Units, R&D, Food Safety, and Manufacturing teams to execute capital improvements and production capabilities. Extensive experience with construction, food processing, automation, and infrastructure is important. The position makes decisions concerning plant layouts, equipment selections, project schedules, and cost requirements, and is supported by other Engineers and technical personnel or indirect reports. It also manages outside engineering and construction management resources and coordinates policies, standards, specifications, and practices that support company objectives. The position interacts with plant-level teams and 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% and varies with workload.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or relevant experience.
8 or more years of applicable engineering experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and use of computer programs.
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 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.
Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. Individual contributors should integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage day-to-day 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 and enhance company objectives.
Interact with plant-level teams and government, vendor, and industry representatives.
Perform other tasks deemed appropriate for successful performance.