Process Engineer

Conagra Brands•Kent, WA

5d•$81,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer drives operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit. The role leads Daily Management Systems, improves equipment reliability, advances digital tools, and develops team capability. It partners across functions to analyze performance, prioritize improvements, lead structured problem solving, and deliver small projects and capital initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The position may require visits to manufacturing facilities. In that environment, the role may involve working around large, moving equipment, with potentially high noise levels and variable temperatures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own the Business Unit’s Daily Management Systems, including creating, deploying, and sustaining standards.
Apply technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve the reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Develop employee capability related to systems, standards, and technical understanding.
Foster technological transformation through the use, adoption, and improvement of digital tools.
Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify, prioritize, and track improvement initiatives.
Lead small groups through structured problem solving using defined methodologies.
Independently manage small projects using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System.
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners.
Lead capital project initiatives within the Business Unit.
Provide direct oversight of assigned team members, administer discipline, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required.