Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Overview

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A great job—and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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Are you a visionary, results-driven engineering professional who thrives in dynamic, high-energy environments? Do you excel at bringing fresh ideas to life and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive business growth? If so, we want you to join Smithfield Foods, one of the nation's top consumer packaged goods companies!

As a member of our innovative Engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to transform the way we operate—analyzing data, crafting cutting-edge implementation plans, and driving production process optimization to make a tangible impact on our bottom line. Your focus will be on maximizing efficiencies and eliminating waste, directly reducing operating costs while helping to shape the future of our industry-leading brands, including Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and more.

In this role, you’ll apply your engineering expertise, leveraging the principles of science and mathematics to design and develop next-level technical solutions for the pork and packaged meat industry. Whether working as part of a project team or taking full ownership of a project section, you’ll bring your innovative ideas to life and lead small teams to success. As you advance, you may even take full responsibility for managing small to medium-sized projects, helping us scale up while continuously improving processes to meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers.

If you’re ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, Smithfield Foods is the place for you to take your engineering career to the next level!

Below statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Design Work — You’ll develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications. Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic analysis for designs. Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes. Perform field work and translate completed projects into as-built drawings. Review engineering projects submitted by plants for accuracy and compliance. Act as project manager when needed. Collaborate with management and engineering staff to implement plans.
• Design Implementation — Coordinates with equipment vendors to plan layouts and ensure installation schedules are met. Review consultants' work and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Reports and Proposals — Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational studies during pre-project phases. Define the scope of work and prepare, evaluate proposals. Submit weekly status reports to management on schedule.
• Review of Bids and Project Preparation — Assist with contract administration and review bid packages. Prepare project documents such as justifications, budget analyses, and schedules. Monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget. Manage assigned budget activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Must possess Project Management skills;
  Contract Administration skills;
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