Engineer IV - Prepared Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

1d•$129,000 - $215,000

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 for assigned projects or manage multiple projects or Project Managers, and will lead project development, design, application, management, and implementation. Projects support Tyson Foods’ growth strategy and cover a diverse range of scopes. The role works with Business Units, R&D, Food Safety, and Manufacturing teams to deliver capital improvements and production capabilities. Success requires extensive experience in construction, food processing, automation, and infrastructure. The position makes decisions about plant layouts, equipment selection, project schedules, and costs, and is supported by other engineers and technical personnel or indirect reports. It also manages outside engineering and construction management resources. The position establishes, maintains, and coordinates policies, standards, specifications, and practices that support company objectives. It interacts with plant teams, government representatives, vendors, 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. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related field, or relevant experience.
8 or more 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 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.
Extensive experience with construction, food processing, automation, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the 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.
Lead the development, design, application, management, and implementation of capital projects.
Work with Business Units, R&D, Food Safety, and Manufacturing team members 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, government representatives, vendors, and industry representatives.