Plant Engineer

Join our dynamic engineering team to drive innovation and efficiency s role focuses on data analysis, maintenance systems, and capital project management to optimize production processes and ensure safe, efficient operation of our food manufacturing facilities.

• Lead engineering and maintenance operations, focusing on maintaining top‑tier performance of building and equipment.
• Drive the development and implementation of preventive, predictive maintenance, TPM, and other high‑impact strategies.
• Take ownership of capital projects from concept to completion, schedule activities to minimize disruption, and deliver on time, on budget, and meet safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage and mentor the maintenance team, delegate tasks, enforce policies, and promote a safety‑first culture.
• Provide short‑term fixes and long‑term solutions for operational challenges, troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators for equipment reliability, supplier performance, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Step in for key personnel when absent, ensuring seamless task delegation and operations continuity.
• Drive positive employee experience through coaching and development.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management, development or project leadership.
• High‑level leadership, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Advanced technical skills in mechanical/electrical fields (e.g., PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering). Ability to lead resource planning in a large manufacturing environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM.
• Experience using exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, and effective communication skills in both written and oral formats.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, interpersonal, technical and presentation skills.
• Capable of working long hours, weekends, and physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected group status as directed by law. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call 757‑357‑1595.