Project Engineering Manager

Overview

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A great job—and a great future awaits 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. Apply Now!

Join our Engineering team and become a driving force in transforming production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize waste — directly impacting our bottom line and helping us stay at the cutting edge of the industry. You ll analyze data, draft strategic implementation plans, and tackle challenges head-on to optimize operations, all while playing a key role in the manufacturing of our iconic brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan s Famous, and more.

Your work will be essential in meeting the ever-evolving needs of our customers and consumers.

As a Project Engineering Manager, you ll apply your expertise in science and mathematics to lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects within the pork and packaged meat industry. With the opportunity to lead a team of talented engineers either directly or indirectly, you ll oversee the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions. Your experience will allow you to work independently on most tasks, stepping in for guidance only on the most intricate challenges.

Using your deep knowledge, you ll spot potential risks and trends early, proactively crafting effective solutions to keep projects on track and drive success across the board.

This is your chance to have a huge impact, drive innovation, and shape the future of one of the nation s leading consumer packaged goods companies!

The following 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 engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates. Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses to support designs. Ensure designs meet required standards and codes, validate field work, and create as-built drawings. Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness. Manage project execution by directing vendors and contractors. Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors. Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Design Implementation: You ll partner with vendors and contractors to plan layouts and meet utility requirements. Review consultant work, recommend adjustments, and maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, specs, etc.) and vendor contacts.
• Reports and Proposals: You ll conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases. Define scope of work, prepare and evaluate proposals. Submit regular reports to management on project status.
• Bid Review and Project Preparation: Manage contract administration and review bid packages. Prepare project documents (budget analyses, plans, schedules, etc.) and monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.
• People Management: Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

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, or related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of leadership experience including team development and management, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project…