Process Engineer

CONAGRA • Oakdale, CA

37d • $63,000 - $93,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit by managing Daily Management Systems, strengthening equipment reliability, leading capital initiatives, and fostering digital transformation on site. You will collaborate across operations, maintenance, engineering, finance, and supply chain teams to analyze performance, implement standardized work, build technical capabilities across employees, and lead structured problem‑solving efforts to elevate results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (In lieu of degree, will consider 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, continuous improvement, total performance management, Six Sigma, or related field)
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational strengths, and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation and implementation of standards.
• Use technical knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems to improve equipment reliability.
• Grow employee capabilities in systems, standards, and technical concepts.
• Advance technological transformation by improving and championing digital tools.
• Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives.
• Lead small groups through structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Manage small projects independently using tools within the Conagra Performance System.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners.
• Lead capital project initiatives for the Business Unit.
• Provide direct oversight, support consistent application of policies and procedures, and ensure fair, consistent discipline administration across respective teams.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

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