Process Engineer

ConAgra Foods • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager and 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. Working across functions, the Process Engineer analyzes performance, prioritizes improvement opportunities, leads structured problem solving, and delivers projects and capital initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The position may require visits to manufacturing facilities. Facility conditions may include large, moving equipment, high noise levels, and varying temperatures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 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 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 Key Performance Indicator data to identify, prioritize, and track improvement initiatives.
• Lead small groups through structured problem solving using defined methodologies.
• Manage small projects independently 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.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency and yield by identifying process losses, analyzing performance trends, and implementing sustainable improvements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Mental wellbeing support.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Bonus incentive opportunity.
• Matching 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups.
• On-demand learning.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules, subject to location and role.
• Volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level