Plant Engineer II

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Caseyville, IL

1d•$84,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a key driver of the Caseyville facility's success, this role bridges the gap between high-level engineering design and floor-level execution. It is designed for a "boots-on-the-ground" engineer who thrives in the fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods environment. The role leads efforts to optimize high-speed packaging lines, reduce waste through Lean methodologies, and manage capital projects that enhance competitive edge. The mission is to transform the factory floor into a model of efficiency, ensuring products reach consumers with world-class quality and speed.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Packaging Engineering preferred).
1+ years of related experience in a U.S. based facility; CPG or High-Speed Packaging environment preferred.
Open to high-potential new graduates with relevant internship experience in manufacturing.
Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping.
Knowledge of packaging materials, thermoforming, cartoning, or palletizing technology is a significant plus.
Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel), AutoCAD.
An "owner’s mindset" with a passion for mentorship on the floor.
Must be able to translate complex engineering data into actionable insights for frontline operators.
10% Travel (Variable based on project phase and equipment FATs).
Must reside in the United States.
Sponsorship is not available.
Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date).
No written warning in the past six (6) months.
No suspension on record for the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Solidworks or Revit is highly desirable for plant layout optimization.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary change agent on the factory floor, utilizing Lean, RCA, and engineering design to optimize throughput in packaging.
Support starting up a new facility, identifying bottlenecks in real-time and implementing immediate corrective actions.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of factory-led capital projects, specifically focusing on packaging automation, material handling, and CPG-specific equipment upgrades.
Collaborate with Operations, Warehouse, Safety, and Quality to ensure that Continuous Improvement initiatives align with Factory Goals.
Lead the bidding and selection process for equipment vendors, ensuring specialized packaging machinery meets rigorous value, quality, and "speed-to-market" requirements.
Ensure all plant layouts and process designs adhere to USDA, and OSHA standards—critical for maintaining food safety.
Utilize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics to justify equipment investments and process changes.