Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

About Lamb Weston

You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

Title: Project Engineer I

Location: American Falls,

Job Requisition : Req-260225

Time Type: Full time

The Project Engineer position provides project leadership and direction toward the successful execution of capital projects at one or multiple facilities. Depending on size, location, and type of projects, this position will lead a single or multiple projects simultaneously. This position is designed to grow and develop engineering capital project management competencies so that project assignments will be commensurate with the individual's skill set and experience.

This position leads project teams to deliver capital investment projects that align with business strategies, follow structured guidelines, company policies, and deliver the highest value asset allocation possible.

• This position involves significant communication and coordination with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Finance, EHS and RQI).
• Travel may be required to company and co-manufacturer manufacturing plants, vendors, suppliers, engineering service providers, and any other sites required to successfully execute projects.
• Functionally this position reports directly to the Project Engineering Manager.
• External interaction will include, but is not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, local/state/federal government agencies, and co-manufacturing organizations.
• This person will have a fundamental understanding of a food manufacturing environment, technical knowledge of processes and equipment, and basic Project Management skills that can be applied to developing and leading low complexity business initiatives.
• Project values will range from $2 M to $100 M and could be bigger depending on complexity.
• Execute, integrate, and align assigned projects by utilizing structured engineering workflow process. Execute project initiatives to ensure that all projects are completed to meet business needs.
• Responsible to ensure that all project planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts are managed accurately and that all projects are delivered within cost, schedule and performance success criteria. This individual is expected to independently manage projects from development to completion and interface with the right stakeholders to deliver business results and value.
• Other duties as required.

• 2+ years of Project Management experience, leading projects from beginning to end.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• BS in an Engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Project Management experience from a manufacturing environment required. Food Processing and Pharmaceutical manufacturing environments will be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and effective communication skills.

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Well‑being programs including company‑wide events and a wellness incentive program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Financial Wellness – Industry‑leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, financial planning services, employee stock purchase program, health savings accounts, life and accident insurance.
• Family‑Friendly employee events.
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge‑type services.

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date: 05/05/2026

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role.…